Getty Images has largely lost its London lawsuit against AI company Stability AI, though it secured a partial victory on trademark infringement. Sam Tobin reports for Reuters. The stock image company originally sued Stability AI for copyright breach, claiming the company used Getty’s images to train its Stable Diffusion image generator. However, Getty dropped this …
The vast majority of global content creators have integrated creative generative AI into their work, according to a new study from Adobe. The company’s inaugural “Creators’ Toolkit Report” found that 86 percent of creators now use these tools, with 76 percent stating it has helped grow their business and personal brand. The global report, which …
Real estate agents are increasingly using generative artificial intelligence to create marketing materials for properties. Kat Tenbarge reports for Wired that agents use AI tools to generate videos from photos, virtually furnish empty rooms, and write listing descriptions. An expert from the National Association of Realtors estimates that a vast majority of real estate professionals …
Researchers have developed a method called Verbalized Sampling that uses a single sentence to make generative AI models produce more diverse and creative responses. The technique works on large language models like GPT-4 and Claude without requiring any retraining. Carl Franzen reports for VentureBeat that this method addresses the common problem of AI models giving …
OpenAI is preparing for an initial public offering that could value the company at up to $1 trillion, making it one of the largest IPOs in history. According to sources, the ChatGPT maker is considering a stock market debut as early as the second half of 2026. Echo Wang reports for Reuters, citing three people …
PayPal has partnered with OpenAI to embed its digital wallet directly into ChatGPT. The agreement allows users to purchase items they discover through the artificial intelligence tool. Hugh Son reports for CNBC that the deal was finalized just now and is set to launch next year. The integration enables PayPal’s consumer and merchant networks to …
OpenAI has announced the acquisition of Software Applications Incorporated, a startup founded by former Apple employees. The company is the creator of Sky, an AI assistant for Mac computers. The entire team from Software Applications Inc. will join OpenAI. The startup’s founders, Ari Weinstein and Conrad Kramer, are known for developing the app Workflow. Apple …
Major players in the music and gaming industries are moving from legal disputes over copyright to strategic collaborations with generative AI companies. This shift focuses on creating licensed AI tools that ensure artists and rights holders are compensated and maintain control over their work. A key example is the recent settlement between Universal Music Group …
IBM has launched four new artificial intelligence models that are small enough to run on a standard laptop or even within a web browser. Carl Franzen reports for VentureBeat that these Granite 4.0 Nano models represent a shift in AI development, prioritizing efficiency over massive size. The models are open source and available under the …
OpenAI has released an update for its Sora video generation app, introducing features designed to create more complex and narrative-driven content. The new tools include reusable “character cameos,” video stitching, and community leaderboards. The “character cameo” feature allows users to create reusable avatars from various subjects, including pets, illustrations, and toys, building on the app’s …