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This Monday morning, OpenAI is making big moves, with free ChatGPT users now getting unlimited text chats and access to the new GPT 5.6 Luna model. Both TechNave and Digital Terminal confirm this update, which improves accuracy and offers a "Think" option for complex tasks. Plus and Pro subscribers are also upgraded to the more advanced GPT 5.6 Sol model. But then, what nobody expected: The Independent reports OpenAI is pausing work on its new Astra model due to safety concerns. This model, showing significant advancements in coding and cybersecurity, might be too powerful for safe public release, potentially reaching a "Critical" threshold for autonomous exploit development. In other AI product news, Adobe has launched a unified ChatGPT plugin, as confirmed by EdTech Innovation Hub and Basic Tutorials. This plugin consolidates over 70 tools from applications like Photoshop, Firefly, and Acrobat, allowing users to describe what they want to produce and have the AI select the relevant tools. Meanwhile, ChatGPT users in the US and Canada can now book restaurant reservations directly through Yelp, a development reported by Techeconomy and Brand Icon Image. This integration covers thousands of restaurants, building on Yelp's existing partnership with ChatGPT for local recommendations. For creatives, Midjourney, the AI image generator, faces challenges despite its large community. Memeburn reports a 6.2% drop in web traffic and a recent copyright infringement lawsuit, alongside its lack of a free plan. Finally, a chilling development from Digit.in: The North Korea-linked Kimsuky group is reportedly building ChatGPT-like AI tools to automate and enhance cyberattacks, making them more convincing and efficient. This means you'll see more advanced AI tools becoming accessible for everyday tasks, but also a growing need for caution as AI capabilities, both beneficial and harmful, continue to expand.