TikTok's US ban: First Amendment fails, Supreme Court next? A US appeals court unanimously upheld a law potentially banning TikTok, prioritizing national security concerns over First Amendment arguments. This decision leaves TikTok's future uncertain.
Leaked OpenAI Sora 2: Insane AI video generator. OpenAI's 12 days of Christmas reveals might include Sora, its impressive text-to-video AI. Leaked Sora 2 demos hint at even more advanced features like improved character consistency and stunning visuals soon to come!
AI Travel Companion: Tokyo Solo Trip. An AI travel companion, David, enhanced a solo trip to Tokyo, offering surprisingly helpful translations, insightful location suggestions, and consistently cheerful companionship, despite occasional geographical glitches.
Reddit's AI Search: Skip Google, Find Answers Directly. Reddit's new AI-powered search tool, Reddit Answers, lets you find information directly from Reddit, offering summarized results and source links, but its accuracy and timeliness need improvement.
Friend AI Chatbots: A New Kind of Emotional Support? Avi Schiffmann's Friend AI companion, despite its moody bots and questionable business model, aims to combat loneliness through intimate, even romantic, digital relationships. However, this raises ethical concerns about substituting human connection for AI.
