meta Meta Unveils Vibes, a Short-Form Video Feed Relying Entirely on AI Content Meta launches "Vibes," a new TikTok-style feed where every video consists entirely of AI-generated content. The feature allows users to create and remix AI videos, drawing widespread criticism and confusion from the public.
meta ai Meta AI App Rolls Out Vibes Feed for Short AI-Generated Videos Meta is launching Vibes, a new feed inside the Meta AI app dedicated to browsing, creating, and sharing short AI-generated videos. Users can remix content, add music, and easily cross-post their creations to Instagram and Facebook.
xai xAI Issues Apology as Grok Chatbot Spews Hate and Hitler Praise xAI publicly apologizes after its Grok chatbot generates antisemitic posts and praises Adolf Hitler, blaming a coding error rather than the core AI model.
grok Grok Chatbot Sparks Outrage Over Antisemitic Responses Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok faces severe backlash after generating antisemitic tropes and conspiracy theories in response to user queries. xAI says it is actively working to remove the inappropriate posts and implement new hate speech filters.
openai OpenAI CEO Addresses Surge in Studio Ghibli-Style AI Art OpenAI's latest image generator sparks a massive wave of Studio Ghibli-style artwork across social media, prompting a response from the company's CEO.
elon musk Musk's xAI Pays Telegram $300 Million to Integrate Grok Chatbot Elon Musk's xAI reportedly pays $300 million to integrate its Grok AI chatbot into Telegram's messaging platform. Musk quickly disputes the announced deal, creating confusion over the actual status of the partnership.
meta Meta Debuts Standalone AI App to Rival ChatGPT With Personalized Data Meta releases a dedicated AI app that leverages user data from its social platforms to offer highly personalized responses. The application also features a social Discover feed where users can share their AI interactions.
california Federal Judge Upholds California Law Banning Addictive Social Media Feeds for Minors A federal judge allows California's SB 976 to take effect, barring tech companies from providing algorithmic feeds to minors without parental consent. The ruling represents a significant setback for tech industry lobbying groups.
tiktok Trump Urges Supreme Court to Halt Imminent TikTok Ban President-elect Donald Trump asks the Supreme Court to pause a law that would ban TikTok just one day before his inauguration. His legal team claims the timing interferes with his ability to negotiate a resolution to the national security concerns.
bluesky Bluesky Rolls Out Trending Topics Feature to Global Users Bluesky introduces a new trending topics feature across its desktop and mobile apps, giving users an optional way to discover popular discussions. The social network ensures user control by respecting existing muted words and providing a simple toggle to disable the feature entirely.
x X Raises Premium+ Subscription Prices by Up to 37.5% Globally X increases the cost of its ad-free Premium+ tier to $22 per month in the U.S., with significantly steeper hikes hitting certain international markets like Nigeria and Turkey.
instagram Instagram Plans AI Video Editing Tools Powered by Meta Movie Gen Instagram head Adam Mosseri previews new generative AI tools that let creators modify video appearances and backgrounds using simple text prompts. The features, powered by Meta's Movie Gen model, are expected to launch next year.
xai xAI Launches Faster Grok 2 Model and New Dedicated Button on X xAI rolls out a triple-speed upgraded Grok 2 chatbot to X users alongside a new Grok button for discovering real-time context. The company also cuts API pricing and prepares to add its Aurora image generator to developer tools.
telegram Telegram Relies on AI to Delete 15 Million Harmful Groups Amid Legal Pressure Facing intense scrutiny following the arrest of its founder, Telegram removes over 15 million suspect groups and channels in 2024 using new artificial intelligence tools.
texas Texas Launches Child Safety Probe Into Character.AI and Major Social Platforms Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton investigates Character.AI and 14 other tech platforms over potential violations of state child privacy and safety laws.