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YouTube Unveils Suite of AI Tools for Creators

YouTube Unveils Suite of AI Tools for Creators

YouTube hosted a creator‑focused event to announce a range of new artificial‑intelligence features. The platform will soon offer an AI editor that turns raw footage into a polished draft with music, transitions and voiceover, as well as tools that generate English and Hindi voiceovers and transform dialogue into catchy Shorts soundtracks. Expanded Veo 3 integration lets creators produce high‑quality videos from text prompts, while a conversational AI partner in YouTube Studio provides real‑time analytics insights. Additional updates include a multi‑creator collaboration feature, global rollout of these tools in the coming weeks, and A/B testing for video titles.

Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and Universal Sue AI App Hailuo Over Copyright Infringement

Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and Universal Sue AI App Hailuo Over Copyright Infringement

Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery and Universal have filed a joint lawsuit in California against MiniMax, the Chinese company behind the Hailuo AI app. The studios allege that Hailuo "pirates and plunders" their copyrighted works on a massive scale, using the platform to generate images and videos that replicate characters and scenes from their film and television properties. The complaint includes numerous screenshots of infringing content and accuses MiniMax of actively encouraging violations while marketing the app as a "Hollywood studio in your pocket." This case follows similar actions against other AI generators.

NHTSA Opens Probe into Tesla Door‑Handle Entrapment Issues

NHTSA Opens Probe into Tesla Door‑Handle Entrapment Issues

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an investigation into Tesla’s electronic door handles after multiple reports of occupants, especially children, becoming trapped inside vehicles. The probe focuses on an estimated 174,290 Model Y SUVs and examines whether low‑voltage battery problems are preventing the door locks from operating from outside the vehicle. While Tesla provides manual release mechanisms, the agency notes that they may be difficult for some users to operate. The investigation was prompted by nine incidents involving children unable to exit the vehicle, raising safety concerns about entrapment in hot conditions.

Pinecone CEO Edo Liberty Highlights Search as the Next AI Frontier at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Pinecone CEO Edo Liberty Highlights Search as the Next AI Frontier at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco, Pinecone founder and CEO Edo Liberty explained why the next wave of AI‑native applications will be driven by smarter search rather than larger models. He emphasized retrieval‑augmented generation, purpose‑built infrastructure, and the role of vector databases in unlocking AI potential. Liberty, who helped build Amazon’s AI backbone, described how Pinecone is scaling next‑gen search for hundreds of thousands of developers and enterprise teams, positioning search as the central differentiator for future AI workflows.

Rulebase Raises $2.1 Million to Deploy AI Coworker for Fintech Back‑Office Tasks

Rulebase Raises $2.1 Million to Deploy AI Coworker for Fintech Back‑Office Tasks

Rulebase, a Y Combinator‑backed startup founded by Nigerian engineers Gideon Ebose and Chidi Williams, has closed a $2.1 million pre‑seed round led by Bowery Capital. The company’s AI “agent coworker” automates back‑office functions such as compliance, quality assurance and dispute handling for financial‑service firms. Already deployed at U.S. business bank Rho and a Fortune 50 financial institution, the platform integrates with tools like Zendesk, Jira and Slack, evaluates 100 % of customer interactions, and claims cost reductions of up to 70 % and escalation cuts of up to 30 %. Rulebase plans to expand its workflow automation into fraud investigation, audit preparation and regulatory reporting.

Meta to Unveil New Smart Glasses with Wristband Control at Connect Conference

Meta to Unveil New Smart Glasses with Wristband Control at Connect Conference

Meta is set to announce its next generation of smart glasses at the upcoming Connect conference. The new model features a small display embedded in the right lens and can be operated via a wristband that reads hand‑movement signals using surface electromyography (sEMG) technology acquired from CTRL‑Labs. The glasses are expected to cost around $800 and may be larger and heavier than prior versions. Meta also hints at new Oakley designs with an integrated camera, while no new Quest headset is slated for release. Existing Ray‑Ban Meta glasses have already sold 2 million units, underscoring strong market demand.

Potential TikTok Deal Could Keep Chinese Algorithm in U.S. Version

Potential TikTok Deal Could Keep Chinese Algorithm in U.S. Version

A potential agreement between the United States and China on the future of TikTok could allow the American version of the app to continue using the Chinese‑origin algorithm under a licensing arrangement. Chinese regulator Wang Jingtao said the deal would involve licensing the algorithm and other intellectual property rights. U.S. Treasury officials indicated the new version would retain some Chinese characteristics while being controlled by American investors. Companies such as Oracle and Perplexity AI have been mentioned as possible partners in restructuring or overseeing the platform's data and technology.

Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince on AI Scraping, Internet Freedom, and the Future of Content Monetization

Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince on AI Scraping, Internet Freedom, and the Future of Content Monetization

Matthew Prince, co‑founder and CEO of Cloudflare, explained the company’s new tool that forces AI services to pay for scraping website content. He warned that AI‑driven answer engines are cutting traffic to publishers and argued that a new exchange of value is needed to sustain content creators. Prince described partnerships with major publishers and Reddit that already generate significant revenue from AI companies. He also discussed seasonal internet shutdowns in some countries, the company’s neutral relationships with U.S. administrations, and his concern that the internet’s business model could collapse without new incentives.

Microsoft Prioritizes Anthropic’s Claude Model Over OpenAI’s GPT‑5 in VS Code and Microsoft 365

Microsoft Prioritizes Anthropic’s Claude Model Over OpenAI’s GPT‑5 in VS Code and Microsoft 365

Microsoft is rolling out an automatic AI model‑selection feature for Visual Studio Code that favors Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4 over OpenAI’s GPT‑5, especially for paid GitHub Copilot users. Internal guidance from developer division head Julia Liuson cites benchmark results recommending Claude Sonnet 4. At the same time, the company is investing heavily in its own AI training infrastructure and planning to integrate Anthropic models into Microsoft 365 Copilot, while a new partnership deal with OpenAI eases cloud‑provider restrictions and hints at future financial arrangements.

Apple Unveils Live Translation in iOS 26, Breaking Language Barriers Across Devices

Apple Unveils Live Translation in iOS 26, Breaking Language Barriers Across Devices

Apple’s latest iOS 26 update introduces Live Translation, a real‑time language tool that works within Messages, phone calls and FaceTime. Users can select a primary language, have it downloaded, and see incoming messages instantly rendered in their preferred language alongside the original text. The feature also extends to voice conversations when paired with AirPods Pro 3, Pro 2 or AirPods 3 equipped with active noise cancellation. Early testers report seamless interactions with family members speaking different languages, highlighting the technology’s potential to make everyday communication smoother and more inclusive.

iOS 26 Brings New Apple Intelligence Features to iPhone Users

iOS 26 Brings New Apple Intelligence Features to iPhone Users

Apple's iOS 26 update introduces a suite of Apple Intelligence tools that aim to make everyday tasks more seamless. Live Translation adds real‑time language conversion to Messages, FaceTime and phone calls. Genmoji and Image Playground receive upgrades that let users create custom emojis and generate AI‑enhanced artwork. Visual Intelligence can now scan the screen to retrieve information and act on screenshots. Developers gain access to Apple’s foundation models, enabling third‑party apps to embed AI without additional costs. Finally, the Shortcuts app incorporates Apple Intelligence, opening new possibilities for automated actions. The update is free for compatible devices.

Large Language Models Falter at Sudoku and Transparent Reasoning, Study Shows

Large Language Models Falter at Sudoku and Transparent Reasoning, Study Shows

Researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder tested popular large language models, including OpenAI's ChatGPT and its reasoning variants, on Sudoku puzzles and their ability to explain solutions. The models struggled with both 6x6 and 9x9 puzzles, often resorting to trial‑and‑error and producing inaccurate explanations. In some cases, the models gave unrelated answers, such as a weather forecast. The findings raise concerns about AI transparency, especially as the technology moves into high‑stakes domains like driving, tax preparation, and business decision‑making. The study also notes a pending Ziff Davis lawsuit against OpenAI over training data.