Google’s Gemini 3 Flash wants to end the compromise between performance and cost

Google has released Gemini 3 Flash, positioning the model as a solution to what the company describes as a longstanding compromise in artificial intelligence between speed and capability. The model combines what Google calls “PhD-level reasoning” with faster processing speeds and lower costs compared to larger models. Gemini 3 Flash is now the default model …

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Adobe Firefly now supports text-based video editing

Adobe has updated its generative AI tool Firefly with a new video editor that works with text commands. Ivan Mehta reports for TechCrunch that this allows for precise changes to existing video clips. Instead of regenerating an entire scene, users can now alter specific elements, colors, or camera angles using simple text prompts. The company …

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ChatGPT ditches controversial feature that slowed down responses for millions

OpenAI has rolled back a key feature in ChatGPT that automatically directed users to more advanced AI models. Free and $5-a-month Go tier users will now default to GPT-5.2 Instant, the fastest version of OpenAI’s model series. Maxwell Zeff reports for Wired that the change affects hundreds of millions of users. The model router, launched …

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You can now create custom AI mini apps directly in Gemini without coding

Google has integrated Opal, its tool for building AI-powered mini apps, directly into the Gemini web application. Users can now access Opal through the Gems manager to create custom applications without writing code. Opal enables users to describe desired applications in natural language. The tool then uses Gemini models to build these mini apps. They …

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ChatGPT’s new image tool generates pictures four times faster than before

OpenAI has released an updated version of its image generation feature in ChatGPT. The new model creates images up to four times faster than the previous version and offers more precise editing capabilities. The company also introduced a dedicated section for image creation within ChatGPT’s interface. The updated model, available through ChatGPT for all users …

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Runway launches GWM-1 world model for robotics and simulation

Runway has released GWM-1, its first world model system designed to simulate physical environments in real time. The announcement positions the AI video company alongside competitors like Google in the emerging world model space. A world model is an AI system that builds an internal representation of how environments work, allowing it to predict future …

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RSL 1.0 becomes official standard for AI content licensing

A new open standard aims to give publishers control over how artificial intelligence companies use their content. Really Simple Licensing 1.0 allows websites to set machine-readable licensing and compensation rules for AI systems. The RSL Collective developed the standard with backing from major internet companies. More than 1,500 organizations now support it, including The Associated …

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ChatGPT’s smartest brain yet: GPT-5.2 arrives with fewer hallucinations and stronger coding skills

OpenAI has released GPT-5.2, its latest artificial intelligence model series, on December 11, 2025. The company describes it as the most capable model for professional knowledge work to date. The release includes three variants: GPT-5.2 Instant for faster responses, GPT-5.2 Thinking for complex tasks, and GPT-5.2 Pro for the most demanding questions. According to OpenAI, …

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ChatGPT users get free access to Adobe’s creative tools

Adobe has launched integrations of Photoshop, Adobe Express and Adobe Acrobat directly within ChatGPT, making its creative and productivity tools available to the platform’s 800 million users. The company announced the launch on December 10, 2025, positioning it as a step toward making professional creative tools accessible through conversational interfaces. According to David Wadhwani, president …

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Why Google Chrome Isn’t Worried About AI Browsers Taking Over Yet

New AI-powered browsers from OpenAI and Perplexity are not yet ready to replace conventional browsers like Chrome and Safari. Natalie Lung reports for Bloomberg. Testing over a month revealed frequent bugs and failures on seemingly simple tasks. AI browsers such as OpenAI’s Atlas and Perplexity’s Comet place chatbots at the center of the browsing experience. …

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