Make me a TV ad: Universal Ads switches on AI video generator for every advertiser
Universal Ads, Comcast’s self-serve TV ad platform, just lit up a built-in AI-powered video generator that can spin a 15-second, TV-ready commercial in minutes—no prior footage required. The beta rolls…
30,000 AI songs a day: Deezer’s flood warning, and why the music business suddenly feels like a spam filter
The number is loud and a little unnerving: Deezer says it’s now ingesting over 30,000 fully AI-generated tracks every day, nearly a third of what arrives on its doorstep. That…
Goldman Sachs Bets Big on AI Help—but Warns of Over-Reliance in Finance’s Next Big Leap
Goldman Sachs has rolled out its generative AI platform, GS AI Assistant, to its entire 46,000-strong workforce, claiming big gains in efficiency—from slicing down months-long tasks to just minutes. But…
Nano Banana’s Saree Edits: Pretty Filter or Privacy Pandora’s Box?
Google’s latest AI craze, Nano Banana (aka Gemini 2.5 Flash Image), has turned ordinary selfies into retro-Bollywood dreamscapes adorned in sarees, dramatic lighting, golden-hour tones and cinematic flair. It’s fun,…
Voices Beyond the Grave: How AI Is Redrawing the Borders of Grief, Comfort—and Risk
Diego Felix Dos Santos never believed he’d hear his father’s voice again—until artificial intelligence stepped in. After his father died suddenly, the only sound he had to remember him by…
Publishers Drag Google to Court: Rolling Stone, Billboard Owner Says “AI Overviews” Steal Their Clicks
Google is facing a major lawsuit from Penske Media — the owner of Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Variety — claiming the tech giant’s “AI Overviews” feature is using their journalism…
Why “Learning How to Learn” May Be AI’s Most Powerful Superpower — Insights from Hassabis in Athens
Demis Hassabis, DeepMind’s CEO and 2024 Nobel Laureate, dropped some heavy thoughts this week under the shadow of the Acropolis. Speaking at an ancient Roman theater in Athens, he argued…
Knowledge Titans vs. AI: Britannica and Merriam-Webster Sue Perplexity for “Answer Engine” Content Theft
Encyclopaedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster have dragged Perplexity AI into court, accusing the startup of copying their work without permission and misusing their brands. They filed a lawsuit on September 11,…
Klarna Reboots Its AI Playbook: From Job Cuts to Customer Trust
Swedish fintech giant Klarna is rewriting its own AI story. Just a year ago, the company was making headlines for slashing staff, automating customer service, and even rolling out a…