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GZDoom Community Divides Over AI-Generated Code Inclusion

GZDoom Community Divides Over AI-Generated Code Inclusion

A heated debate erupted within the open‑source GZDoom community after project lead Graf Zahl added AI‑generated code to the repository. Critics accused him of violating GPL principles and using unverified snippets, while Zahl defended the move as a harmless shortcut for boiler‑plate tasks. The controversy led to calls for forks, strong backlash on GitHub, and a broader discussion about the role of generative AI in open‑source development.

OpenAI Expands Sora with Storyboarding and Longer Video Limits

OpenAI Expands Sora with Storyboarding and Longer Video Limits

OpenAI announced new features for its AI‑generated video app Sora, adding a web‑based storyboarding tool for Pro users and extending video length limits. Free users can now create videos up to 15 seconds, while Pro users on the web can generate clips up to 25 seconds. The updates aim to attract more professional creators and align Sora with industry practices such as storyboarding, while maintaining its integration with ChatGPT accounts.

Anthropic Introduces ‘Skills’ Feature for Claude AI, Boosting Productivity

Anthropic Introduces ‘Skills’ Feature for Claude AI, Boosting Productivity

Anthropic has launched a new capability called Skills for Claude AI users across its Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise plans. Skills are pre‑configured folders that embed instructions, brand guidelines, legal clauses and other reference material directly into Claude projects, allowing the model to produce consistent, on‑brand output without repeated prompting. The feature is integrated throughout Claude’s ecosystem, including its apps, Claude Code, the Developer Platform and the Agent SDK. At the same time, Anthropic announced the Haiku 4.5 model, a faster and more efficient version of Claude that retains the coding strengths of the earlier Sonnet release.

OpenAI Subpoenas Critics Amid Musk Lawsuit Over Restructuring

OpenAI Subpoenas Critics Amid Musk Lawsuit Over Restructuring

OpenAI has issued subpoenas to several nonprofit groups that have criticized its recent restructuring, including the Midas Project, the San Francisco Foundation, and Encode. The move follows a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk accusing OpenAI of abandoning its nonprofit mission in pursuit of profit. Representatives from the targeted organizations deny any funding or coordination with Musk and claim the subpoenas aim to silence dissent. OpenAI officials assert that the groups are part of campaigns opposing the company's restructuring.

Google-Yale AI Model Uncovers Hidden Cancer Cells, Offering New Treatment Path

Google-Yale AI Model Uncovers Hidden Cancer Cells, Offering New Treatment Path

A joint effort by Google and Yale University has produced a 27‑billion‑parameter AI model, called Gemma, that can identify drugs capable of turning "cold" tumors visible to the immune system. The model evaluated 4,000 compounds, pinpointing both known agents and unexpected candidates. In laboratory tests, a combination of interferon and the AI‑selected drug silmitasertib boosted antigen presentation, effectively exposing previously hidden cancer cells. Researchers say the discovery could lead to earlier detection and new therapeutic strategies for cancers that often evade diagnosis.

Anthropic Launches "Skills" to Boost Claude’s Workplace AI Capabilities

Anthropic Launches "Skills" to Boost Claude’s Workplace AI Capabilities

Anthropic announced a new feature called Skills for Claude, a collection of pre‑built instructions, scripts and resources that let the Claude AI agent perform specific work tasks more efficiently. Companies such as Box, Rakuten and Canva have already used the tool, and users can also create custom Skills for their own workflows across Claude.ai, Claude Code, the API and the Claude Agent SDK. The rollout aims to reduce prompt‑engineering effort and make AI agents more reliable in real‑world business contexts, positioning Anthropic alongside rivals like OpenAI, which recently unveiled its own AgentKit suite.

ByteDance’s Doubao Surpasses DeepSeek to Become China’s Leading AI Chatbot

ByteDance’s Doubao Surpasses DeepSeek to Become China’s Leading AI Chatbot

ByteDance’s Doubao app has overtaken DeepSeek to become the most popular AI chatbot in China, drawing tens of millions of monthly active users. Designed with a friendly avatar and deep integration with Douyin, Doubao offers text, audio, video, image generation and customizable agents. Analysts credit ByteDance’s expertise in viral app design and seamless cross‑platform sharing for Doubao’s rapid growth, while DeepSeek remains a more minimalist text‑only service. The company is now exploring extensions of Doubao into smart glasses, cars and other devices, signalling an ambition to broaden the AI assistant beyond smartphones.

Spotify Teams Up with Major Labels to Launch Artist‑First AI Music Products

Spotify Teams Up with Major Labels to Launch Artist‑First AI Music Products

Spotify announced a partnership with the three major record labels—Sony, Universal and Warner—along with digital‑rights groups Merlin and Believe to develop AI‑driven music tools that prioritize artists. The initiative, outlined in a blog post, emphasizes responsible AI use, fair compensation, and direct artist‑fan connections. It follows Spotify’s recent effort to clean up unauthorized AI‑generated tracks on its platform and builds on its own AI features such as the AI DJ, personalized daylist, and AI‑generated playlists. The company frames the collaboration as a proactive step to shape the future of music innovation responsibly.

Anthropic Launches Claude Haiku 4.5, a Fast, Lightweight AI Model for Free Users

Anthropic Launches Claude Haiku 4.5, a Fast, Lightweight AI Model for Free Users

Anthropic has introduced Claude Haiku 4.5, a new AI model that prioritizes speed and cost efficiency while delivering performance close to its larger sibling, Claude Sonnet. Marketed as a sub‑agent that can handle small, targeted tasks under the direction of larger models, Haiku 4.5 becomes the default option for all Claude free‑tier users. The model promises double the latency speed of previous small models, lower sycophancy, and tighter integration with Anthropic’s tool ecosystem, offering a faster, cheaper entry point for developers and everyday users alike.

Pinterest Introduces Controls to Reduce AI-Generated Content in User Feeds

Pinterest Introduces Controls to Reduce AI-Generated Content in User Feeds

Pinterest is rolling out new settings that let users dial down AI‑generated images in specific categories such as art, architecture, beauty and more. The "refine your recommendations" feature targets image pins, allowing people to limit AI content without removing it entirely. Labels for AI‑created material will become more prominent, and the tools are already live on desktop and Android, with iOS support arriving soon. The move aims to address user complaints about the platform’s susceptibility to AI "slop" while preserving quality content generated by humans.

Publishers Challenge Google’s AI Overviews Over Traffic Declines

Publishers Challenge Google’s AI Overviews Over Traffic Declines

Website publishers, from news outlets to investment banks, are pushing back against Google’s AI Overviews, claiming the feature cuts click‑through traffic and affiliate revenue. Studies cited by publishers show click rates dropping from fifteen percent to eight percent, and revenue losses of more than a third. Google’s head of search disputes the findings, saying overall organic click volume remains stable. The dispute has escalated to a lawsuit by Penske Media Corporation, which owns The Hollywood Reporter and Rolling Stone, alleging significant financial harm from the AI summaries.