Models' Hidden Thoughts Exposed. ChatGPT Business Price Hike. Gemini Hits One Billion Users. Spotify Flags AI Artists.

The AI news for August 12th, 2026 Here are the details of the day's selected top stories: 'But Marinade': Researchers extract hidden thought processes from ChatGPT, Claude and Co. Source: https://the-decoder.de/aber-marinade-forscher-extrahieren-versteckte-denkprozesse-von-chatgpt-claude-und-co/ ChatGPT Business is getting more expensive for power users: OpenAI is charging up to $125 per month. Source: https://the-decoder.de/chatgpt-business-wird-fuer-power-user-teurer-openai-verlangt-bis-zu-125-dollar-pro-monat/ Google’s Gemini app surges to 1 billion users Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/11/googles-gemini-app-surges-to-one-billion-users/ Spotify will label ‘AI Persona’ profiles and exclude their music from recommendations Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/11/spotify-will-label-ai-persona-profiles-and-exclude-their-music-from-recommendations/