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402-mcp enables x402 payments in MCP

Introducing , a library that integrates with the AI SDK to bring paywalls to Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to let agents discover and call pay for MCP tools easily and securely.x402-mcpx402 With x402-mcp, you can define MCP servers with that require payment to run, enabling account-less, low-latency, anonymous payments directly in AI workflows. Payments confirm in ~100–200ms, with fees under $0.01 and support for minimums under $0.001.paidTools Getting started is easy, here's how you ca

Qwen3-Next models are now supported in Vercel AI Gateway

You can now access , two ultra-efficient models from , designed to activate only 3B parameters, using Vercel's with no other provider accounts required.Qwen3 NextQwenLMAI Gateway AI Gateway lets you call the model with a consistent unified API and just a single string update, track usage and cost, and configure performance optimizations, retries, and failover for higher than provider-average uptime. To use it with the , start by installing the package:AI SDK v5 Then set the model to :alibaba/qw

Introducing x402-mcp: Open protocol payments for MCP tools

AI agents are improving at handling complex tasks, but a recurring limitation emerges when they need to access paid external services. The current model requires pre-registering with every API, managing keys, and maintaining separate billing relationships. This workflow breaks down if an agent needs to autonomously discover and interact with new services. is an open protocol that addresses this by adding payment directly into HTTP requests. It uses the to let any API endpoint request payment w

Working with US CAISI and UK AISI to build more secure AI systems

OpenAI shares progress on the partnership with the US CAISI and UK AISI to strengthen AI safety and security.

Postgres High Availability with CDC

Change Data Capture (CDC) from your database is a common practice for most businesses. Postgres’ replication design adds high-availability (HA) constraints and operational coupling in ways that are impractical. The Postgres approach Start with a standard HA Postgres cluster topology. One primary. Two standbys configured for semi-synchronous replication. A CDC client reading a logical replication slot via pgoutput. WAL level is logical on the primary, and the standbys are configured in synchronou

Email security - Regional Email Processing for Germany, India, or Australia

We’re excited to announce that Email security customers can now choose their preferred mail processing location directly from the UI when onboarding a domain. This feature is available for the following onboarding methods: MX, BCC, and Journaling. What’s new Customers can now select where their email is processed. The following regions are supported: Germany India Australia Global processing remains the default option, providing flexibility to meet both compliance requirements or operational pre

Introducing the Palmyra-mini family: Powerful, lightweight, and ready to reason!

A joint statement from OpenAI and Microsoft

OpenAI and Microsoft sign a new MOU, reinforcing their partnership and shared commitment to AI safety and innovation.