Google Adds Vertical 9:16 Video Generation to Veo 3.1
Google has added support for vertical 9:16 video generation with references to its Veo 3.1 model. The format is designed for short-form platforms such as YouTube Shorts, Instagram, and TikTok.
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By Chris Borden - Category: Policy & Security
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Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman is set to proceed to court. A federal judge in California said on Wednesday that she intends to reject efforts by Altman’s lawyers to have the case dismissed. “There is ample evidence,” Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said during a hearing in Oakland
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By Daniel Mercer - Category: Industry
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The AI company is introducing a healthcare-focused version of its chatbot and promises HIPAA-compliant data processing. Several major U.S. hospital systems are already on board.
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By Chris Borden
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At CES 2026, Boston Dynamics announced the start of mass production of its humanoid robot Atlas. The first customers are Hyundai, which holds a controlling stake in Boston Dynamics, and Google DeepMind, the company’s new partner in artificial intelligence.
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By Daniel Mercer
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At NRF 2026, Microsoft unveiled a new feature called Copilot Checkout, which allows users to complete purchases without being redirected to third-party websites. The feature is currently live in the United States and supports integrations with PayPal, Shopify, Stripe, and Etsy.
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By Alex Rowland - Category: Industry
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At the beginning of 2026, OpenAI completed another acqui-hire deal, bringing on the team behind the startup Convogo without acquiring its product. Convogo had been developing an AI-based tool designed to automate reporting and assess leadership qualities for use in HR, consulting, and executive coaching.
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By Daniel Mercer
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Shares of Chinese AI startup Minimax more than doubled on their debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The stock closed up 109% at HK$345, according to CNBC. The performance sharply outpaced local rival Zhipu AI, whose shares rose only 13% a day earlier. Minimax raised approximately $620 million in the initial public offering.
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By Daniel Mercer
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Google is rolling out deep integration of its Gemini AI into Gmail in the United States. With AI Overviews, smarter reply suggestions, and a new inbox prioritization system, the company aims to reshape email management for its three billion users.
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By Daniel Mercer
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According to Bloomberg, China could approve H200 imports as early as this quarter. Beijing wants to allow domestic companies to buy the chips for commercial use. The military, government agencies, critical infrastructure, and state-owned enterprises will remain excluded for security reasons.
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By Daniel Mercer
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Anthropic is preparing to raise $10 billion in new funding, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the matter. The developer of the Claude chatbot is targeting a valuation of $350 billion.