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Hourlies
ByteDance Seedance 2.5 Breaks the 30-Second AI Video Barrier
ByteDance unveils Seedance 2.5 at Volcano Engine FORCE conference — single clips up to 30 seconds, 4K, scene changes, no stitching.
Meta Edits App Gets AI Assistant and Desktop Version
Meta previews AI-powered creator assistant in Edits app, tapping Instagram data for content ideas, plus a desktop version to rival CapCut.
The AI Bill Comes Due: Big Tech Starts Rationing the Revolution
Microsoft cancels Claude Code licenses, Uber blows its annual AI budget in four months, and Duolingo's CEO walks back AI-first — while SpaceX pays 0B for Cursor.
The AI Vibe Shift: 80% of Workers Refuse to Use AI
Mashable reports growing backlash — only 10% of Americans excited about AI, 80% of workers bypassing mandated AI tools.
Viral Praying Robot Bridges AI and Emirati Tradition
A humanoid robot in traditional Emirati dress went viral after joining a Reuters interview, sparking debate about cultural preservation vs AI spectacle.