Gemini Storybook revolutionizes storytelling by enabling users to create personalized, illustrated storybooks with narration by describing their desired story, uploading files and photos, resulting in a unique 10-page book brought to life.
The Gemini app unveils a groundbreaking feature that generates personalized, illustrated storybooks with read-aloud narration, allowing users to create customized stories using prompts and personal photos in various art styles and over 45 languages.
Amazon eyes integrating advertisements into Alexa+, its AI-powered voice assistant, as CEO Andy Jassy sees a 'significant financial opportunity' in delivering ads through the conversational AI platform that reaches millions with AI-driven features like date planning and image generation.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy envisions delivering ads during conversations with AI assistant Alexa+, considering subscription tiers including an ad-free option as Amazon invests heavily in AI chips and data centers to power its AI models.
NotebookLM unveils Video Overviews, a narrated slide format explaining complex concepts, while upgrading its Studio panel to enable multitasking with multiple outputs within a single notebook.
Microsoft's Copilot AI now has a virtual identity, Copilot Appearance, that responds with real-time facial expressions, allowing users to visually interact with the AI as it gains a permanent identity intended to age over time.
In a groundbreaking move, Hallwood Media inks record deal with AI music sensation Imoliver, the 'top-streaming music designer' on Suno platform, marking first time a Suno creator signs with label; Imoliver's hit 'Stone' with over 3 million Suno plays to hit streaming platforms on August 8.
Amazon acquires Bee, a startup with AI technology that transcribes conversations using a $49.99 wearable device, giving users personalized summaries and reminders, as Amazon aims to offer greater device control after the deal closes.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns of an 'impending, significant fraud crisis' as AI can now impersonate voices and videos, defeating voice authentication used by financial institutions, raising alarm about malicious AI development outpacing defenses.
SoundHound AI stock soars nearly 400% in late 2024 on voice AI hype and Amelia acquisition, but plunges 44% in 2025 as Nvidia exits and skeptics like Stone Fox Capital label it 'Strong Sell' citing inflated growth and valuation.