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Samsung announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI to supply high-performance DRAM and collaborate on global AI infrastructure, including the massive "Stargate" data center project.
Amazon unveils Alexa+, an AI-powered upgrade for Echo, Fire TV, and Kindle, evolving from voice commands to a true digital concierge.
OpenAI launched Sora, a new short-video platform built on its Sora 2 model that generates video and audio content. The AI-first service is currently invite-only on iOS.
Meta has launched Vibes, a new platform for creating and sharing AI-generated short videos. It's an all-in-one app that rivals TikTok and Instagram Reels.
NVIDIA open-sources its Audio2Face model and SDK, allowing devs to easily create lifelike, real-time facial expressions and lip sync from any audio.Export to Sheets
LinkedIn will begin using user data to train its AI models by default on Nov. 3. Users must manually opt out, but data already collected will not be deleted.
Meta has open-sourced its MobileLLM-R1 series, a new family of models designed for on-device reasoning in math, coding, and science.
A new report reveals that a Russian influence network, CopyCop, has created over 200 new AI-powered fake media sites to spread propaganda and deepfakes globally.
Anthropic has agreed to pay a record $1.5 billion to settle a lawsuit with authors who accused the company of using their books to train its Claude model.
Apple is the latest tech giant to face a copyright lawsuit. Authors claim the company used a dataset of pirated e-books to train its new AI models.
The DOJ has won a landmark antitrust case against Google. A U.S. court has prohibited exclusive deals and ordered Google to share data to promote competition.
Meta is exploring a temporary partnership with rivals like Google and OpenAI to power its AI chatbot, a move that signals a new 'all-of-the-above' strategy.
Meta is adding generative AI NPCs to Horizon Worlds. These characters will engage in real-time conversations, creating a more dynamic and immersive experience.
A new report from Unit 42 reveals how cybercriminals are misusing generative AI to create realistic phishing sites, deepfake content, and fraudulent websites.
Apple is reportedly overhauling Siri with new generative AI capabilities. The project, "Super Charged Siri," aims to redefine user interaction and app control.
Meta is reportedly in talks to acquire AI video startup Pika Labs, a move that would accelerate its push into generative AI and short-form video creation for its platforms.
Amazon's Q2 2025 earnings hit $167.7B as generative AI powers growth in AWS, Alexa+, and retail—Alexa+ to launch conversational ad monetization soon.
Google's Veo 3 and Veo 3 Fast are now generally available on Vertex AI. These advanced AI models generate high-quality video with native audio, transforming text and images into compelling content for enterprises.
Google NotebookLM introduces "Video Overviews," an AI-powered feature that turns complex documents into narrated, slide-style videos for enhanced visual learning and presentations.
OpenAI launches "Study Mode" for ChatGPT, an AI feature designed to guide students through problem-solving with a Socratic method, aiming to foster deeper learning rather than just providing answers.
Google introduces "Opal" in Google Labs, an experimental AI service allowing users to build web applications using natural language prompts, simplifying app creation for non-technical users.