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Hollywood studios are calling out OpenAI over Sora 2's copyright violations, asking the company to fix its opt-out policy. The Motion Picture Association (MPA) says OpenAI must take responsibility for preventing copyright infringement. In response, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company is planning to give rightsholders more control over character generation and introduce revenue sharing as well.
Google Unveils Gemini 2.5 Computer Use That Clicks, Types, and Scrolls Like Humans
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Google's latest Gemini 2.5 Computer Use AI model is designed to perform actions on web browsers and Android UIs. It outperforms OpenAI's Computer-Using AI Agent and Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4.5 in key benchmarks. Versions of this model is already powering Project Mariner and AI Mode in Google Search.
Elon Musk’s Grok Imagine AI Video Generator Is Free, Convincing and Deeply Troubling
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Elon Musk's xAI has updated Grok Imagine video generator to version 0.9 and made it free for all users. The new Grok Imagine AI video tool supports audio generation and custom speech for characters. What is concerning is that the Spicy mode continues to generate deepfakes of celebrities and public figures.
Elon Musk’s xAI is Set to Release Its First AI-Generated Game in 2026
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Elon Musk has announced that the first xAI game studio title will come out before the end of 2026. According to Musk, it's expected to be a "great AI-generated game". xAI has been hiring indie game developers for its project, but besides the release date, not much is known.
You can now chat with apps like Spotify, Canva, and Booking.com inside ChatGPT, and it's available for free. ChatGPT can surface relevant results and interactive interfaces from these apps directly inside your conversations. OpenAI also launched a new Apps SDK so developers can bring their own apps into ChatGPT.
Install the Sora app from the US or Canada App Store on your iPhone and log in with a free account. On the Sora invite page, tap on "Notify me when access opens" and grant the notification permission. Now, enter the 6-digit alphanumeric code and you will get access to the Sora app.
OpenAI Launches Sora 2 Video Generation Model with Audio and a New iOS App
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OpenAI launched Sora 2, its next-gen AI video model with support for realistic physics, and audio. The company also introduced a new Sora app, and currently, it's only available on iOS. The new Sora app lets users generate videos, remix prompts, and insert themselves into scenes.
OpenAI has added parental controls to ChatGPT, letting parents link their accounts and set age-appropriate settings for teens. Parents can set quiet hours for their children, disable image generation and memory feature, turn off model training and more. Apart from that, GPT-4o users are upset that a auto-new routing system is taking over sensitive conversations.
OpenAI is rolling out Instant Checkout in ChatGPT that allows users to place an order inside the app itself. Currently, the new shopping experience is rolling out in the US and supports Etsy and Shopify merchants. The agentic shopping experience is available to ChatGPT Free, Plus, and Pro users.
The Meta AI app and meta.ai now feature a short-form video feed called Vibes, and it's all AI. The Vibes feed features AI-generated videos made by users and content creators. Meta has partnered with Midjourney and Black Forest Labs for AI video generation on the Meta AI app.
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Pulse, a new feature that works behind the scenes to generate personalized updates every morning. It connects your calendar, chat history, memory, and direct feedback to generate updates in the form of visual cards. ChatGPT Pulse is currently in preview and it's rolling out to Pro users first.
Google Chrome Joins AI Browser Race with AI Mode and AI Agent Integration
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Google Chrome has added AI mode to its address bar, along with a bunch of new Gemini features. Gemini in Google Chrome can help summarize a single web page or multiple tabs, and it also offers deeper integration with Google services. These features will start rolling out to Windows and Mac users in the US at no additional cost.
We have compiled the 10 best Google Gemini Nano Banana AI photo prompts so you can reimagine yourself in different styles. We have included the viral saree prompt, 3D figurines prompt, and many more. Just go through the article and you can produce images in different styles and variations for free.
To create 3D figurines using Nano Banana for free, open the Gemini app or head to Google AI Studio. Open Tools > Create Images. Now, paste the Nano Banana 3D figurine prompt mentioned in our article. Upload your image and it will create a realistic 3D figurine for you.
Apart from Gemini, Google has released its remarkable Nano Banana image model on X. You can now tag @NanoBanana on X and ask it to generate or edit images for free. With this launch, Google is seeing wider adoption of Gemini and so far, 10 million new users have joined in.
Image-to-video capability in Google Photos is now powered by the state-of-the-art Veo 3 AI model. It's now available to Google Photos users in the US. You can create videos up to four seconds in length with no audio.
Warner Bros. Demands $150,000 per Image from Midjourney over Copyright Violations
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AI is getting smarter every day and that's why Warner Bros. Discovery complained against the AI Powerhouse Midjourney for allowing its users to use their content to create images and videos.
ChatGPT Projects Come to Free Users to Organize Chats and Files in One Place
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OpenAI has brought the premium ChatGPT Projects features to all users. Free users can now create Projects inside ChatGPT and upload files, images, and set custom instructions for the particular project. Having said that, free ChatGPT users can only upload five files under each project.
Google Translate Adds AI-Powered Learning Features to Rival Duolingo
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Google Translate is rolling out a new Gemini-powered live translation tool for real-time conversations. The app is also introducing a language practice feature to help you learn new languages with a tailored experience according to your skill level. It also helps you understand spoken words and carry out conversations, tracking your daily progress as well.
Anthropic Launches Claude AI Agent for Chrome to Perform Actions in Your Browser
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Anthropic has introduced Claude for Chrome, a browser extension that can navigate webpages, fill out forms, and perform various actions in your Chrome browser. Initially, Anthropic is only offering Claude for Chrome to 1,000 users who are on the Max plan. Anthropic warns that AI agents are prone to prompt injections and can take harmful actions without your knowledge.
The Mysterious Nano-Banana Image Model is From Google and It’s Rolling Out in Gemini
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The mysterious nano-banana image model has been revealed as Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash Image. Google's new AI model tops LMArena image editing leaderboard with 1,362 ELO points, far ahead of competitors. Google has already integrated it into Gemini, letting users edit and transform images with text prompts with impeccable accuracy over multiple generations.
Elon Musk's xAI company has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI in Texas. The lawsuit says that Apple is unfairly favoring ChatGPT in App Store rankings and both companies are colluding to stifle competition in the AI space. Elon Musk is seeking billions of dollars in damages and urging the court to block this anticompetitive partnership.
Perplexity’s Comet AI Browser Can Be Hijacked Through Malicious Instructions
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Perplexity’s Comet AI browser has a prompt injection flaw that lets hidden webpage instructions hijack the assistant and leak data. A malicious Reddit comment tricked Comet into retrieving a Gmail OTP and revealing it to the attacker in the comment box. The flaw remains partly unpatched, which shows ongoing risks in agentic browsers and prompt injection attacks.
xAI has open-sourced Grok 2.5’s weights, but only under a restrictive non-commercial “Community License.” Elon Musk says Grok 3 will also be open-sourced, with weights expected by February 2026. Chinese models like Qwen 3, DeepSeek V3.1, Kimi K2, and GLM-4.5 now lead the open-source race over Llama and Mistral
Google Says a Gemini AI Prompt Costs 9 Seconds of TV Energy and 5 Drops of Water
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In a technical paper, Google has revealed the energy bill of Gemini and its impact on the environment. Google says an average Gemini AI prompt consumes only the energy of 9 seconds of TV time and about 5 drops of water. In addition, each AI prompt emits 0.03 grams of carbon dioxide.
Vmake is an all-in-one solution that can simplify video editing with features like auto captions, video enhancement, watermark removal, thumbnail creation, and more.
AI Mode in Google Search is now available in more than 180 countries. Google has also added agentic capabilities to AI Mode which allows the AI agent to perform actions on your behalf. However, this agentic feature is only available to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the US.
OpenAI Drags Zuckerberg to Court, Accuses Him of Funding Musk’s $97B Takeover Bid
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OpenAI has accused Meta of backing Elon Musk's $97B takeover attempt through "financing arrangements". OpenAI has subpoenaed Meta for documents or communications between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, in relation to the failed bid. Meta has not issued a formal statement so far.
The new DeepSeek V3.1 AI model is finally here, and it's a hybrid reasoning model with Think and Non-Think modes. It performs significantly better than DeepSeek R1, but doesn't outperform GPT-5 Thinking or Claude Opus 4.1. In the SWE-bench Verified benchmark, the new DeepSeek V3.1 model achieved a score of 66%.
X-Design AI Photo Editor Creates Warm and Authentic Product Visuals
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X-Design is a one-stop platform to create engaging visuals for your products. If you run a small business on Etsy or Shopify, you can use X-Design to generate professional-looking product images, blended in natural lighting and environments. From background removal to background generation, image upscaling, object eraser, etc., you all have the tools at your disposal.
OpenAI to Improve ChatGPT 5’s Personality After User Backlash, GPT-4o Makes a Comeback
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OpenAI is improving the personality of ChatGPT-5 which should make the model conversational and more engaging. ChatGPT is also showing three new modes for GPT-5, including "Auto", "Fast", and "Thinking", with the Thinking mode having a limit of 3,000 messages per week. ChatGPT Plus and Pro users can also enable "Show additional models" toggle in ChatGPT web settings to bring back older models like OpenAI o3, GPT-4.5, and more.
Elon Musk Accuses Apple for Favoring ChatGPT in App Store, Sam Altman Hits Back
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Elon Musk is threatening Apple with a lawsuit for allegedly playing favorites with OpenAI. Musk claims OpenAI's ChatGPT sits at the top of the App Store's "Must Have" section, despite Grok ranking 5th among all apps. Musk says that Apple is behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI company to reach the #1 spot in the App Store.
The Controversial Grok Imagine Video Generator is Now Free for Everyone
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Elon Musk's xAI announced that it's making its Grok Imagine image and video generation tool available for free. Users can try out Grok Imagine through the Grok app on iOS and Android. Grok Imagine was previously available to SuperGrok and Premium Plus subscribers.
OpenAI's most advanced GPT-5 model is now available for free in Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, GitHub Copilot, and Azure AI. This latest model features major advancements in code quality, reasoning, and multimodal conversations. Users can try it out in Copilot's Smart mode, while GitHub developers need a paid plan to access the latest AI model.
GPT-5 is finally official and OpenAI is rolling out its most advanced AI model to all ChatGPT users for free, starting today. Free users can access the GPT-5 model with limited usage; ChatGPT Plus users get GPT-5 with higher limits; and ChatGPT Pro, and Team users can access GPT-5 Pro. GPT-5 delivers strong performance across coding, math, visual perception, writing, health, and more. It also dramatically reduces hallucinations.
Gemini Gets a ‘Guided Learning’ Mode for Students; Here’s How to Use It
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Google has added a 'Guided Learning' mode in Gemini to promote deeper understanding of complex topics and concepts. It's available for free to all Gemini users. You can upload your course materials, and Gemini integrates images, diagrams, and videos to explain the concept. Google is also offering one year of free Gemini AI Pro subscription to 18+ students in the US, Japan, Indonesia, Korea and Brazil.
Microsoft has brought OpenAI's smaller gpt‑oss-20b AI model to Windows 11 via Windows AI Foundry. Users can locally run OpenAI's AI model on Windows machines, but currently, it's only supported on Nvidia GPUs with 16GB of VRAM. If you want to try it on other hardware, you can check out LM Studio or Ollama.
Elon Musk's xAI firm released the Grok Imagine AI tool that can generate images and videos from text prompts and images. Shockingly, it features a controversial "Spicy" mode, which allows users to create nude deepfakes of celebrities. In one instance, Grok Imagine generated a completely uncensored video of a Taylor Swift lookalike.
Can’t Come Up With Bedtime Stories? Google’s Gemini is Here to Help
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Google has announced a new Storybook tool in Gemini, which can create a 10-page storybook, featuring illustrations and audio narration. The storybook adds custom art for every page, along with soothing voice narration. This tool is available for everyone, and you can start using it in Gemini for free.
Google’s New Genie 3 AI Lets You Create Interactive Worlds You Can Explore
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Genie 3 is the latest world model by Google DeepMind that can generate dynamic worlds and users can navigate in real-time. It can simulate any environment, beyond gaming environments, at 720p and it lasts for minutes. Genie 3 maintains visual consistency over a long horizon, and its visual memory is extended to one minute.
Embracing its past roots, OpenAI has released two new open-weight AI models called gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b. The larger gpt-oss-120b model is comparable to o4-mini and the smaller gpt-oss-20b is closer to o3-mini in performance. Both AI models are released under the Apache 2.0 license and can be downloaded from Hugging Face, Ollama, LM Studio, and more.