add release/v1.8.1

Author: yeyunxi

CHANGELOG.md

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 The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
 and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
 
+## [v1.8.1] - 2026-02-12
+
+### Added
+- External Web Server Support: Enabled the functionality to call an external web server, enhancing integration capabilities with other services.
+- Comprehensive Kubernetes Demo: Introduced a complete Kubernetes demo covering data plane, control plane, and service discovery. This includes updated kustomize manifests for easier deployment and customization.
+- Build Process Improvements: Enhanced build processes by adding Makefile targets (make docker, make docker-push) to facilitate building Docker images and pushing them to registries, streamlining CI/CD pipeline operations.
+
+### Fixed
+- Fix AI Functionality Bugs: Addressed several bugs related to AI functionalities, ensuring more reliable and accurate processing within AI-driven features.
+
+
 ## [v1.8.0] - 2025-09-03
 
 ### Added

VERSION

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-1.8.0
+1.8.1