The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) said the platinum market, after three consecutive years of deficits, is expected to move into surplus this year as large-scale investor selling drains demand. Platinum spiked to near $3,000/oz in January during a metals investment rush, then reversed, dropping more than one-third from the peak. WPIC now forecasts an 8.2t surplus in 2026 versus an earlier forecast of a 9.2t deficit; the revision is almost entirely due to reduced investment demand, with

OpenAI has released a new image engine, ChatGPT Images 2.5, saying generation speed is up to 50% faster and fidelity for people and pets is improved. The update adds precise editing controls — users can specify edit locations via sketches or region selection instead of relying solely on text — and enables photo-to-style conversion, logo design and tattoo modification. OpenAI says the tool is intended to increase user participation in the creative process. The upgrade has renewed disputes over AI image copyright and creator rights, with observers questioning whether training used artists’ works and flagging potential impacts on the traditional creative industry.

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