Researchers have unveiled TurboDiffusion, a new AI video generation method that’s up to 200 times faster than current tech. It can create a 5-second HD clip in just 24 seconds, a task that used to take nearly 80 minutes. This leap brings real-time AI video generation much closer to reality.
It was a chaotic midday session on Wall Street. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical shares cratered over 40% after a key drug trial failure, while falling gold and silver prices dragged mining stocks like Newmont down more than 5%. Meanwhile, Nvidia dipped nearly 2% after its record $20 billion acquisition.
In 2025, AI tools like Google’s Gemini and NotebookLM became essential for research and coding. But features bolted onto existing apps like Gmail and Word feel more like a tax than a benefit. The good stuff is getting really good, but the overpromising hasn’t stopped.
In a refreshing break from the norm, a reMarkable employee is engaging directly with users on Reddit. This real-time feedback loop is a smart, if risky, customer service strategy. It shows a company actually listening where its users already are.
The author, who pioneered machine teaching at Microsoft, says enterprises are stuck in “pilot purgatory” because AI agents aren’t given room to practice. True expertise, like on a basketball team, comes from repetition and defined roles in realistic environments.
Entrepreneurs often chase new strategies and tools when sales slow down. But the real path to scalable growth is doing a few simple things incredibly well, every single day.
As 2025 ends, business leaders are planning for a 2026 shaped by AI’s continued boom, shrinking DEI initiatives, and stricter return-to-office rules. The article argues against an AI bubble, emphasizing a seismic shift in human-machine interaction. Success will hinge on insulating against turbulence
Meta AI is the chatbot and infrastructure powering features across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. It’s based on the LLaMA models and is designed for social media, but its “open-source” claims are controversial. There’s no way to fully disable it.
The Kyiv-based startup behind the viral face-swapping app has landed a unique funding deal. The €15.2 million isn’t traditional venture capital—it’s a non-dilutive investment specifically for acquiring new users.
Xbox is pushing its cloud gaming service directly into smart TVs. The Xbox app is now built into the latest Fire TV 4-Series and Omni QLED models. It’s a major step for living room gaming.
