ByteDance Brings Prompt-Based Video Creation to CapCut with Seedance 2.0
ByteDance is rolling out its Seedance 2.0 AI video model in CapCut, enabling prompt-based video creation as competition in generative video intensifies.
ByteDance is rolling out its Seedance 2.0 AI video model in CapCut, enabling prompt-based video creation as competition in generative video intensifies.
ByteDance has reportedly paused the global rollout of its Seedance 2.0 AI video generator after viral clips sparked backlash from Hollywood studios over intellectual property concerns.
Netflix has acquired InterPositive, an AI startup focused on post-production editing tools co-founded by Ben Affleck. The deal could reach $600 million as streaming platforms expand AI use in filmmaking.
Spotify is rolling out its AI-powered Prompted Playlists to Premium users in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and Sweden, allowing personalized playlists from natural-language prompts.
Amazon’s AI Studio aims to accelerate movie and TV production using artificial intelligence while keeping creators involved at every stage. A closed beta begins in March.
Google DeepMind has begun rolling out Project Genie, an experimental interactive prototype that lets users create and explore AI-generated worlds powered by its Genie 3 world model.
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Amazon has launched Alexa.com, bringing its AI-powered Alexa+ assistant to the web and mobile app, enabling family-focused tasks, smart home control, and content creation online.
Google is adding new Gemini AI features to Google TV, enabling voice-driven controls, personalized recommendations, and AI-powered photo and video experiences. The updates debut on select TCL televisions before a broader rollout.
SoftBank has finalized its $40 billion investment in OpenAI, increasing its stake above 10%. The funding supports AI infrastructure initiatives, joint ventures, and OpenAI’s broader growth, including plans for a potential IPO.
Meta Platforms has agreed to acquire Singapore-based AI startup Manus for about $2 billion, gaining a rare revenue-generating AI agent platform. The deal strengthens Meta’s AI strategy as investor scrutiny grows around heavy infrastructure spending.
OpenAI is rolling out “Your Year with ChatGPT,” an annual review feature that summarizes how users interacted with the chatbot over the past year. The tool is available to eligible users across several English-speaking markets, including the United States.
ChatGPT now features an app directory across iOS, Android, and web, allowing users to connect apps for productivity, lifestyle, and entertainment while exploring new AI-powered workflows.