ASU integrates generative AI into first-year writing curriculum with expert colloquium series, targeting fall 2026 implementation across all campuses.

ByteDance's new AI video model Seedance 2.0 generates cinematic-quality videos in seconds, sparking debates about Hollywood's future.

Google's AI chatbot Gemini has reached over 750 million monthly active users, marking substantial growth from 650 million in the previous quarter. The milestone demonstrates rapid consumer adoption following the launch of Gemini 3, though the platform still trails ChatGPT's estimated 810 million users. The growth comes as Google introduces more affordable subscription plans to expand accessibility.

Google Photos now uses Veo 3, the most advanced AI video model, to transform still images into dynamic videos with subtle movement and realistic effects.

Roblox debuts 4D generation powered by Cube AI model, enabling users to create fully interactive 3D objects from text prompts.

Amazon unveils Alexa+ powered by Amazon Nova and Anthropic, offering conversational AI and agentic capabilities free to 200M+ Prime members.

MIT engineers develop DiffSyn, a diffusion-based generative AI model trained on 23,000 synthesis recipes that suggests promising pathways for creating new materials in under a minute, dramatically accelerating experimentation and discovery timelines.

Zuckerberg announces Meta's shift toward AI-generated social feeds during Q4 2025 earnings, replacing metaverse vision with personalized AI content experiences.

A new generative AI can analyze blood cells to detect subtle signs of diseases like leukemia with greater accuracy than human experts, while also being able to assess its own uncertainty.

The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) and San Diego Comic-Con have both implemented strict bans on AI-generated content for awards and art shows, reflecting a growing resistance from creative communities.

Spotify has rolled out 'Prompted Playlists' to Premium subscribers in the US and Canada, allowing users to create personalized playlists using natural language prompts for a more interactive music discovery experience.

Meta's elite Superintelligence Labs has achieved a significant breakthrough with its new AI models, codenamed Project Avocado (text) and Project Mango (visual), with a public release planned for Q1 2026.

A new study investigates the growing use of generative AI to 'bring back' the dead, raising ethical concerns about consent, exploitation, and the concept of 'spectral labor'.