Google reached out to major Hollywood studios to negotiate licensing deals to let it train its AI models on copyrighted material. The reporting says the deals would involve “massive” payouts, with the exact figure not specified. This would give Google more training data for its AI efforts while creating legal and commercial risks for studios considering licensing rather than limiting use of their content.
Subanana launched Live Captions that provide accurate subtitles for multiple languages by routing each language to the speech model that works best for it rather than using a single vendor. The launch is happening today. The service also turns the same audio into meeting summaries and publish-ready documents, with users able to try it free before paying for exports.
Google released Google Pics, a new set of creative design tools for Google Workspace that lets users edit and generate business images using AI.
The tools are built on Gemini and the Nano Banana generative AI model.
Workspace users get more granular object- and text-targeted controls for prompt-based image making and manipulation.
Humalike launched its 3rd offering for Humalike x GTA RP, a roleplay experience with AI NPCs. It is launching today and lets NPCs recognize players and maintain memory, personality, and voice. The experience adds the ability to build AI societies with ongoing relationships that react to what happens around them.
Eliot Andres stepped down from his executive role at Photoroom while staying involved as a board member after serving as CTO for much of the company’s history. The change takes effect after seven years, with Javier Sotelo replacing Andres as CTO. Photoroom will continue operating with a new CTO as Andres takes time to consider next AI- or app-related projects.
Stitch AI by Dynamic Mockups launched today to interpret artwork for embroidery digitizing, including stitch direction, density, and pull compensation. In 15 seconds, it generates a machine file, production sheet, stitch count, and a lifestyle mockup preview for client pitching. This changes the workflow by replacing manual setup with a fast, automated output set users can use immediately.
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