Perplexity has unveiled Sonar, an API that allows enterprises and developers to integrate its generative AI search capabilities into their own applications. Sonar aims to optimize factuality and authority by providing real-time internet-connected answers sourced from trusted content. With two

Director Brady Corbet’s post-WWII epic The Brutalist is at the center of controversy after its editor revealed the use of AI to enhance actors’ Hungarian accents.  The film, an Oscars frontrunner starring Adrien Brody and Felicity Jones, has already garnered accolades,

OpenAI has introduced a new feature that is designed to help you automate work with scheduled tasks in ChatGPT. Currently in beta for Plus, Pro, and Team plans users, “Tasks” lets users schedule reminders and automated actions that are executed by ChatGPT even when the

Google is testing a new AI-powered feature, “Daily Listen,” designed to automatically generate short, personalized podcasts from the stories and topics in your Discover feed. Aimed at helping users stay up to date on the topics they care about, the

Instagram has unveiled plans to roll out new AI-powered video editing tools in 2025. These features, based on Meta’s Movie Gen AI model, promise to let creators modify nearly any aspect of their videos using simple text prompts. The enhancements

Anthropic, a prominent AI company, has launched a new “styles” feature for its Claude AI assistant, enabling users to customize communication styles for different contexts.  This innovation marks a significant step in the AI arms race, positioning Claude as a practical and

One of this holiday season’s most talked-about campaigns is Coca-Cola’s AI-powered reboot of its classic ‘Holidays Are Coming’ ad. The ad, created by Silverside AI, was meant to pay homage to the iconic 1995 commercial, which featured similar imagery, but

San Francisco-based fintech startup Puzzle has unveiled an AI-powered accounting platform that could automate up to 90% of routine accounting tasks, aiming to reduce manual spreadsheet work and allow accountants to focus on strategic decisions. Designed to address the talent shortage and

YouTube is testing a new feature allowing select creators to remix songs using artificial intelligence (AI). Building on its Dream Track toolset, creators can now describe how they’d like to alter a song’s style or genre, and the tool generates a 30-second

AI-powered answer engine Perplexity is diving into the advertising world, introducing ads in the form of “sponsored follow-up questions.” The ads will be shown to users in the United States to start.  This move is aimed at creating a sustainable

Social network X (formerly Twitter) is testing a free version of its AI chatbot, Grok, which has previously only been available to premium, paying subscribers.  Developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI, Grok could soon be accessible to non-paying users as

Google has accelerated its shift toward artificial intelligence by automating over a quarter of its new code production, allowing engineers to boost productivity and efficiency. CEO Sundar Pichai shared during the Q3 earnings call that the code generated by AI is reviewed

Mexican startup Someone Somewhere, founded by lifelong friends Antonio Nuño, Fatima Alvarez, and Enrique Rodriguez, has leveraged AI technology to scale operations and secure major contracts, including a groundbreaking partnership with Adidas.  The company, which collaborates with artisans to create handcrafted

OpenAI has unveiled a new search capability for ChatGPT, transforming the AI chatbot into a search engine that provides users with real-time answers on current events, sports, weather, and more.  This strategic upgrade positions ChatGPT as a competitor to Google,

LinkedIn has introduced a new AI Hiring Assistant designed to streamline and elevate the recruiting process.  This AI tool helps recruiters by automatically analyzing job descriptions and prompts, then matching suitable candidates to these roles based on specified criteria.  The

Daze, an AI-powered messaging app targeting Gen Z, is making waves ahead of its November 4 launch. Founded by New York-based entrepreneur Willem Simons, the app brings a creative twist to mobile messaging, offering a visual, social media-like experience with

Anthropic has unveiled a groundbreaking feature in its AI suite: the ability for its AI model, Claude, to interact with computer interfaces like a human. The new “Computer Use” feature enables Claude to perform tasks across multiple applications, such as data

Runway, an applied-AI research company, has introduced a new feature called Act-One, which allows creators to capture and animate realistic facial expressions in AI-generated characters using simple video inputs. This new feature simplifies the traditionally complex world of facial animation by allowing

OpenAI has introduced a tracked changes feature to Canvas, allowing users to see exactly what edits have been made to their ChatGPT responses. This update addresses a key user request since Canvas launched in early October, offering visual feedback on edits

Where the Robots Grow, the world’s first, original AI-powered featured film, marks a significant milestone in filmmaking. Produced by Tom Paton’s AiMation Studios, the 87-minute movie was developed with a modest budget of $8,000 per minute, far lower than typical

Heineken, one of the world’s leading brewing companies, is incorporating generative AI into its operations, setting a new standard for innovation in the beverage industry.  By leveraging AI for knowledge management and product innovation, the company is streamlining decision-making, enhancing

Zoom is set to introduce a custom AI avatar feature in 2025 that will let you create a digital avatar that looks and sounds like you.  The tool will transform a video clip that users record of themselves into a

OpenAI has raised a record-breaking $6.6 billion in a new funding round, pushing its valuation to $157 billion.  This round, led by Thrive Capital with contributions from major backers like Microsoft, Nvidia, and SoftBank, underscores OpenAI’s commitment to expanding its

OpenAI has expanded its list of partnerships with major media companies by striking a deal with Hearst, a prominent publisher known for brands like Cosmopolitan, Esquire, and Elle.  The agreement will enable OpenAI to integrate content from Hearst’s numerous magazine and newspaper brands

Puma, the German sportswear brand, is expanding its partnership with Google Cloud to integrate generative AI technology aimed at enhancing its brand identity and digital customer experience.  By deploying Google Cloud’s Imagen 2 model, Puma is crafting personalized online imagery

OpenAI has introduced Canvas, a new interface that allows users to collaborate more effectively with ChatGPT on writing and coding projects.  Canvas enables a deeper level of collaboration, offering targeted edits, feedback, and revisions.  This early beta feature, available to

Pinterest has rolled out new generative AI tools for advertisers, expanding its Pinterest Performance+ suite to enhance product imagery with AI-generated backgrounds.  The move follows in the footsteps of competitors like Amazon and Google, enabling advertisers to transform flat or

OpenAI is reportedly planning to raise the price of its ChatGPT Plus subscription from the current $20 per month to $22 by the end of this year, with further increases leading to a $44 monthly fee by 2029.  This price

Meta has unveiled a new voice mode for its AI chatbot, featuring celebrity voices like John Cena, Judi Dench, Kristen Bell, Awkwafina, and Keegan-Michael Key.  The update, announced during the Meta Connect conference, allows users to have real-time voice conversations