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Teachers Critique AI-Generated Lesson Plans as One‑Size‑Fits‑All Solutions

Teachers Critique AI-Generated Lesson Plans as One‑Size‑Fits‑All Solutions

A recent study finds that AI‑generated lesson plans often miss the nuance of real classrooms, offering generic, one‑size‑fits‑all solutions. While tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot can produce occasional useful activities—especially for homework—researchers caution educators to treat these systems as aids rather than replacements. By crafting detailed prompts that embed contextual information and established teaching frameworks, teachers can augment their planning process. The authors call for more research and professional development to help educators become critical users of generative AI in education.

OpenAI Pauses Martin Luther King Jr. Deepfakes on Sora After Estate Complaints

OpenAI Pauses Martin Luther King Jr. Deepfakes on Sora After Estate Complaints

OpenAI announced that it has paused the generation of AI‑generated videos featuring Martin Luther King Jr. on its social app Sora following complaints from the civil‑rights leader’s estate and daughter. The company said families and authorized representatives can now request that a person’s likeness be excluded from the platform. The move reflects OpenAI’s evolving policy on the use of historical and public figures in AI content, a shift that aligns with recent legal developments around privacy rights and copyright.

Squarespace Launches Blueprint AI Website Builder

Squarespace Launches Blueprint AI Website Builder

Squarespace has introduced Blueprint AI, an artificial‑intelligence‑driven tool that streamlines website creation. The feature asks users to select a site topic, set goals, and choose a tone, then automatically generates copy, layout suggestions, and design elements. Blueprint builds a one‑page foundation that can be expanded within Squarespace’s standard editor, preserving access to the platform’s full suite of templates, customization options, and ecommerce capabilities. The AI‑generated content is intended as a starting point that users can refine, and the tool is available through Squarespace’s existing subscription plans, with a free 14‑day trial for new accounts.

Microsoft Tests AI‑Powered Animation and Generative Edit Features in Windows Paint

Microsoft Tests AI‑Powered Animation and Generative Edit Features in Windows Paint

Microsoft is experimenting with two new artificial‑intelligence capabilities inside the Windows Paint app. The "Animate" feature lets users turn a static image or sketch into a short animation without needing a prompt, while the "Generative Edit" tool applies complex edits through a simple text query. Both functions are being trialed through the Windows AI Labs program, available only to select Windows Insider testers. Early demonstrations show promising results but also occasional oddities, highlighting the experimental nature of the tools. The additions signal a broader shift toward richer AI integration across Microsoft’s default Windows apps.

Wikimedia Warns That AI Bots and Summaries Are Cutting Wikipedia Traffic

Wikimedia Warns That AI Bots and Summaries Are Cutting Wikipedia Traffic

Wikimedia’s senior director of product, Marshall Miller, says the rise of generative‑AI chatbots and AI‑generated search summaries is driving a notable decline in Wikipedia page views. After improving bot detection, the foundation reports an 8 percent year‑over‑year drop in traffic, which it attributes to users receiving answers directly from AI‑powered search results. Miller cautions that reduced visits could affect volunteer contributions and funding, threatening the site’s hallmark standards of verifiability and neutrality. He urges AI developers and search platforms to direct users back to the original Wikipedia articles for full context.

OpenAI Launches Sora AI Video Social Platform with Invite-Only Access

OpenAI Launches Sora AI Video Social Platform with Invite-Only Access

OpenAI has introduced Sora, a new social media app that streams AI‑generated videos exclusively. The service is available as an iOS app and via its website, but users must obtain an invite code to join. OpenAI is initially rolling out Sora in the United States and Canada, giving priority to paying Pro subscribers. Once granted access, users receive four additional invite codes to share with friends. The launch comes amid a lawsuit from Ziff Davis, CNET’s parent company, alleging copyright infringement in OpenAI’s AI training practices.

OpenAI Suspends Sora Video Generation of Martin Luther King Jr. After Estate Request

OpenAI Suspends Sora Video Generation of Martin Luther King Jr. After Estate Request

OpenAI has halted the ability of its Sora video‑generation tool to create videos featuring Martin Luther King Jr. following a request from King Inc., the estate that manages the civil‑rights leader’s legacy. The company said it worked with the estate to address how King’s likeness is represented after users produced disrespectful depictions, including videos that showed King making monkey noises and wrestling with Malcolm X. Families of other public figures, such as Zelda Williams and Bernice A. King, also voiced concerns about AI‑generated content. OpenAI emphasized the importance of free‑speech interests while asserting that families should control the use of their relatives’ likenesses, and it noted that other estates can request similar restrictions.

Home AI Expands Beyond Chatbots with Smart Security and Convenience Features

Home AI Expands Beyond Chatbots with Smart Security and Convenience Features

Home AI technology is moving past basic chat functions to power a range of smart‑home capabilities. Devices now use artificial intelligence to recognize packages, detect fire alarms or broken glass, learn household routines for thermostat control, monitor pets, and even generate concise video summaries. Major brands such as Google, Amazon, Ring, Arlo, and Nest are integrating these features, often through subscription‑based services, to provide real‑time alerts and automated adjustments that enhance safety, energy efficiency, and user convenience.

Microsoft Rolls Out Gaming Copilot and AI Enhancements to Windows 11

Microsoft Rolls Out Gaming Copilot and AI Enhancements to Windows 11

Microsoft has begun delivering a suite of new Windows 11 features that target gamers and accessibility users. The most prominent addition is Gaming Copilot, an AI‑powered assistant embedded in the Game Bar that offers voice‑based tips, achievement tracking and game recommendations. Other updates include a Network Quality Indicator for Xbox Cloud Gaming, improved sync for game saves, Wi‑Fi 7 support, a Braille viewer for Narrator, AI shortcuts in File Explorer, and a refreshed widgets panel. These changes aim to deepen AI integration across the OS while expanding its accessibility toolkit.

Five Essential Tips for Creating Stunning Sora 2 Videos

Five Essential Tips for Creating Stunning Sora 2 Videos

OpenAI's Sora 2 makes high‑quality AI video production accessible, but achieving cinematic results requires thoughtful prompting. By breaking scenes into micro‑segments, borrowing visual styles from favorite movies, preparing cameo footage carefully, emphasizing visual contrast, and planning sound cues, creators can coax Sora 2 into delivering polished, engaging clips. These practical guidelines help users avoid common pitfalls such as awkward framing, unrealistic cameos, flat lighting, and bland audio, turning simple prompts into compelling visual stories.

OpenAI’s Sora App Raises Creative Possibilities and Ethical Concerns

OpenAI’s Sora App Raises Creative Possibilities and Ethical Concerns

OpenAI has launched Sora, an AI‑driven video generation app that lets users create short clips from text prompts. The tool, powered by the company’s latest model, has quickly attracted a large user base, surpassing a million downloads in its first week. While experts praise Sora’s potential to spark a new wave of digital creativity, they also warn of its capacity for deep‑fake misuse and the broader impact on social media dynamics. The app’s design—ten‑second videos, infinite scroll, and a focus on AI‑generated content rather than personal uploads—has sparked debate about authenticity, addiction, and the future of online interaction.

Meta Introduces Parental Controls to Limit Teen Access to AI Chatbots on Instagram

Meta Introduces Parental Controls to Limit Teen Access to AI Chatbots on Instagram

Meta is developing new parental supervision tools for Instagram that let parents block their teens from interacting with AI chatbots or specific AI characters. The controls will also provide insights into the topics teens discuss with Meta's AI. The rollout is planned for early next year in English across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. The move follows internal leaks showing inappropriate chatbot conversations with children, prompting investigations by U.S. attorneys general and a Senate subcommittee. Meta has already begun retraining its AI and applying age‑appropriate safeguards such as PG‑13‑guided responses.