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London AI Studio Wonder Secures $12M to Accelerate Original Content Production

London AI Studio Wonder Secures $12M to Accelerate Original Content Production

London‑based AI creative studio Wonder Studios announced a $12 million seed round led by Atomico, with participation from LocalGlobe, Blackbird and early backers including executives from ElevenLabs, Google DeepMind and OpenAI. The capital will fund a doubling of the engineering team and propel the company’s push into intellectual‑property ownership, original productions and commercial AI‑driven projects. Recent milestones include an AI‑generated music video for Lewis Capaldi’s “Something in the Heavens,” the anthology series “Beyond the Loop,” and an upcoming documentary partnership with Campfire Studios, the producer behind several Netflix documentaries.

Windows 11 Gaming Copilot Sparks Privacy and Performance Debate Among PC Gamers

Windows 11 Gaming Copilot Sparks Privacy and Performance Debate Among PC Gamers

PC gamers are questioning the new Gaming Copilot feature in Windows 11 over potential privacy risks and its impact on frame rates. While Microsoft’s FAQ states that screenshots are not stored for model training, a forum post suggested the default settings might capture gameplay for AI training. Tests show a modest dip in performance when the feature is active, especially on lower‑end handheld devices. The controversy highlights the tension between AI‑driven assistance and gamer expectations for privacy and optimal performance.

Amazon Introduces ‘Help Me Decide’ AI Shopping Feature

Amazon Introduces ‘Help Me Decide’ AI Shopping Feature

Amazon has added a new AI-powered tool called “Help me decide” to its shopping experience. The feature analyzes a shopper’s searches, browsing and purchase history to surface product recommendations and explain why each item fits the user’s needs. Built on Amazon’s own large language models and services such as Bedrock, OpenSearch and SageMaker, the tool appears after a user has viewed multiple similar listings and is currently available in the United States on the Amazon Shopping app and website. It follows a series of earlier AI experiments, including the Rufus assistant, AI‑driven shopping guides, audio summaries and the Lens Live visual search tool.

AI-Powered Meal Planning App Ollie Aims to Ease Family Cooking Stress

AI-Powered Meal Planning App Ollie Aims to Ease Family Cooking Stress

Ollie, an AI-driven meal‑planning app co‑founded by Bill Lennon, Christy Shannon and Rushabh Doshi, seeks to reduce the mental load of everyday cooking. By learning users' dietary preferences, offering customizable recipes, generating grocery lists and integrating with local stores, the service promises to streamline meal prep for busy households. The app leverages typical AI models trained on culinary data and includes features such as computer‑vision pantry scanning and real‑time recipe tweaking. With a subscription starting at $10 per month (or $7 with an annual plan) and a free trial, Ollie positions itself as a convenient, waste‑reducing solution for modern families.

Pinterest Introduces Controls to Cut AI‑Generated Posts in Home Feed

Pinterest Introduces Controls to Cut AI‑Generated Posts in Home Feed

Pinterest has launched a new setting that lets users reduce the amount of AI‑generated content appearing in their home feed on Android and the web, with iOS support slated for later. Accessible through the Home Feed Tuner’s GenAI Interests tab, the toggle allows users to turn off AI posts in categories most prone to synthetic content. While the feature does not eliminate AI material entirely, Pinterest says it aims to strike a balance between human creativity and AI innovation, reflecting the company’s response to growing concerns over AI “slop” on the platform.

Dropbox Integrates Dash AI Features Into Main App

Dropbox Integrates Dash AI Features Into Main App

Dropbox is bringing its Dash AI capabilities into the core Dropbox application, offering users AI‑driven search, file summarization, and contextual answers. Previously a separate tool for larger businesses, Dash is now being rolled out to a broader audience, initially to a small group of users with wider availability planned. The integration also includes a partnership with Mobius Labs to extend AI search to video, audio, and images in the near future. Users can join a waitlist to try the new features, and the Dash app remains available to teams of all sizes even without a Dropbox plan.

Meta Removes Deepfake Video Targeting Irish Presidential Candidate

Meta Removes Deepfake Video Targeting Irish Presidential Candidate

Meta has taken down an AI‑generated deepfake video that falsely portrayed independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly announcing her withdrawal from the race. The video, posted by an account named RTÉ News AI, was shared nearly 30,000 times on Facebook before removal. Connolly condemned the clip as a "disgraceful attempt to mislead voters" and affirmed her continued candidacy. Meta cited violations of its community standards on impersonation, while Irish media regulator Coimisiún na Meán confirmed the platform’s swift response. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in policing political deepfakes on social media.

OpenAI’s Sora Adds Pet Cameos, Editing Tools, and Android App in Upcoming Update

OpenAI’s Sora Adds Pet Cameos, Editing Tools, and Android App in Upcoming Update

OpenAI’s short‑form video platform Sora is set to receive a major update that introduces pet and character cameos, basic video editing capabilities, faster performance, and an official Android app. The changes also include a more social feed experience, allowing users to share content within specific communities. These enhancements aim to broaden creative options for users while expanding Sora’s reach beyond iOS and web browsers.

OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Atlas Browser, Early Review Highlights Strengths and Shortcomings

OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT Atlas Browser, Early Review Highlights Strengths and Shortcomings

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Atlas, a Chromium‑based browser that places its AI chatbot at the center of the web experience. Designed for macOS initially, the browser offers a minimalist interface, integrated search, and an “Ask ChatGPT” feature that can answer questions about the current page. Paid users gain access to an “agentic mode” that attempts to perform tasks such as adding items to shopping carts or scheduling appointments. Early testing shows the browser’s AI‑driven capabilities are functional but slower than competing AI browsers, and the overall browsing experience remains limited compared with traditional browsers.

MasterClass AI Series Review: Value, Content, and Practical Takeaways

MasterClass AI Series Review: Value, Content, and Practical Takeaways

The MasterClass "Achieve More with GenAI" series offers three concise modules that explore generative AI for productivity, creativity, and ethics. Featuring experts like Ethan Mollick, Allie K. Miller, Don Allen Stevenson III, and Manuel Sansily, the program demonstrates real‑world tools such as Claude, Yoodli, DALL·E, and an AI twin concept. While the subscription costs between $120 and $240 per year, the content is praised for its clear explanations, hands‑on demonstrations, and actionable insights, making it a worthwhile investment for anyone looking to understand and apply AI in daily work and creative projects.

OpenAI Plans to Allow Adult Users to Generate Erotic Content on ChatGPT

OpenAI Plans to Allow Adult Users to Generate Erotic Content on ChatGPT

OpenAI announced that its upcoming update will let verified adult users create erotic content with ChatGPT. Company leadership framed the change as expanding freedom for adult users, while experts warned that the move could raise concerns about emotional commodification, privacy, and the broader impact of AI‑generated sexual material. The decision reflects a shift in OpenAI’s moderation policy and has sparked discussion among researchers, ethicists, and users about the role of AI in intimate interactions.

OpenAI’s Agent Mode Tested: Mixed Results in Web Navigation

OpenAI’s Agent Mode Tested: Mixed Results in Web Navigation

OpenAI’s new Agent Mode, demonstrated on the Atlas model, was put through a series of web‑based tasks to assess its ability to search, click, and retrieve information without human input. While the agent succeeded in locating specific content such as macOS game demos, it frequently struggled with navigation, looping, and time limits, leading to incomplete task completion. Overall, the evaluation shows that the technology can handle simple, repetitive actions but is not yet reliable enough for fully autonomous use.