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OpenAI Evals Turns Read-Only Before November Shutdown
We gathered the latest AI stories worth your time this morning. Let's get into it.
In today’s AI updates:
The big read · AI News
OpenAI Evals Turns Read-Only Before November Shutdown
OpenAI is transitioning its legacy Evals platform to a read-only state on October 31, 2026, followed by a full dashboard and API shutdown on November 30, 2026. Teams must manually migrate their evaluation workflows to the recommended Promptfoo system before these deadlines, as no automated transfer tool exists.
Read the full story →In the loop · AI News
OpenAI Private Intelligence Bundles Privacy Controls
OpenAI launched Private Intelligence to consolidate enterprise security controls, including Zero Data Retention, agent permissions, and a confidential-computing API preview.
Read the full story →In the loop · AI News
Shopify Adds Commissions for AI Shopping Agents
Shopify has expanded its Promoted Placements beta to allow approved developers to earn merchant-funded commissions on top of the platform's base rate for AI shopping agents. This update provides a direct financial incentive for developers to prioritize specific product recommendations within their search results.
Read the full story →In the loop · AI News
Claude Ultra Replaces Max 20x at $200 a Month
Anthropic renamed its Max 20x plan to Claude Ultra on October 30, 2026, keeping the price at $200 per month and migrating existing subscribers automatically. The most significant change is the removal of the five-hour usage limit for verified Ultra accounts, though a weekly cap of 10 times Pro's allowance remains.
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