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Google teases “playable” AI with Veo 3
Veo 3 introduces spatial awareness to Google’s video model, letting it understand and simulate environments. This could unlock interactive demos and AR-style product experiences that behave like real life.

Perplexity rolls out $200 pro plan
Its new premium tier includes deeper search tools and custom data sources. If your team relies on AI for research or client insights, this could be a power boost worth budgeting for.

ChatGPT referrals are up, but not enough
AI-driven clicks to news sites are growing but still too small to offset the decline in search traffic. Publishers and content marketers can’t rely on AI alone to drive volume yet.

X tests AI-generated Community Notes
Chatbots are now drafting early versions of Community Notes before human review. If your content trends on X, expect faster, AI-shaped commentary that may influence perception.

Amazon hits 1M robots and launches new AI model
A million robots now run Amazon warehouses, guided by a new in-house generative AI. It’s a preview of the automation coming to mid-market logistics and ecom ops.

Circle wants to build the first AI-native bank
Co-founder Sean Neville shared plans for a fully AI-powered financial institution using smart contracts and USDC. It’s a roadmap for fintech teams looking to ditch manual ops.

Grammarly buys Superhuman
Grammarly acquired Superhuman, blending elite writing assistance with a fast productivity inbox. Expect tools that auto-draft, clean up, and send email while you focus elsewhere.

Apple may give Siri a brain transplant
Talks with OpenAI and Anthropic could finally make Siri conversational and useful. That means voice-first apps could get smarter by default across iOS.

Meta offers AI engineers up to $300M
Zuckerberg is luring top AI talent with equity deals worth up to $300 million. It’s a bold escalation that resets hiring expectations across the entire sector.

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