Why OpenAI killed Sora
On Tuesday morning, everything was business as usual at OpenAI. By the end of the day, the company had announced that it would scrap its video-generation app, Sora, and reverse plans for video generation inside ChatGPT; it would wind down a $1 billion Disney deal; it would shuffle the role of a high-level executive; and […]
Wikipedia has introduced updated editorial guidelines limiting the use of AI in article creation, reflecting growing concerns over the role of generative models in public knowledge platforms. The new policy prohibits editors from using large language models to generate or rewrite article content, clarifying earlier guidance that discouraged full article generation using AI. The decision […]
A federal judge has ruled in favor of Anthropic in its legal dispute with the U.S. government, ordering the administration to rescind its designation of the company as a “supply-chain risk” and halt efforts to sever federal ties. Judge Rita F. Lin of the Northern District of California determined that the government’s actions likely violated […]
OpenAI has indefinitely paused development of a proposed “adult mode” for ChatGPT, signaling a broader shift in priorities as the company narrows its focus on core AI applications. The feature, first discussed by CEO Sam Altman, had drawn internal and external scrutiny, with concerns raised around safety and potential misuse during advisory discussions. The decision […]
U.S. Senators Josh Hawley and Elizabeth Warren have called for expanded oversight of AI-driven data center energy consumption, urging the Energy Information Administration (EIA) to implement mandatory annual reporting requirements for large-scale facilities. The proposal seeks to address growing concerns over the impact of rapidly increasing electricity demand tied to AI and cloud infrastructure. The […]
ByteDance has announced the rollout of its Dreamina Seedance 2.0 audio and video generation model within its CapCut editing platform, marking an expansion of its AI-powered creative tools. The model enables creators to generate, edit, and synchronize video and audio using prompts, images, or reference content, with support for clips up to 15 seconds across […]
Legal AI startup Harvey has secured $200 million in new funding, bringing its valuation to $11 billion and total capital raised to $1 billion. The round was co-led by GIC and Sequoia, with participation from existing investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Coatue, Conviction Partners, Elad Gil, Evantic, and Kleiner Perkins. The company plans to use the […]