New features and launches in ChatGPT, Cursor, Perplexity and other AI tools, plus changes to pricing and availability.
Wonder Dynamics just rolled out a new tool that converts multi-camera live-action video straight into fully editable 3D scenes. Instead of generating flat video, it outputs industry-standard 3D assets that creators can light, tweak, and reframe inside Blender, Maya, or Unreal. Why it matters: Filmmakers can now shoot rough takes in a living room and instantly produce clean previsualizations.
Researchers just revealed that OpenAI’s Whisper transcription model frequently hallucinates, with a University of Michigan study finding fabricated text in 80% of reviewed transcripts. Other engineers found widespread inventions, including fictional medical treatments. Why it matters: Whisper is already widely deployed across medical consultations and enterprise cloud platforms.
Apple is quietly prepping an AI-powered system that generates review summaries for apps on the App Store, highlighting the most common customer feedback before you hit download. The summaries update as new reviews roll in and run server-side rather than on-device. Why it matters: You won't have to scroll through dozens of rants to see if an app actually works, though developers will be watching the accuracy closely.
OpenAI just rolled out chat history search for ChatGPT web users. Instead of endlessly scrolling down the sidebar to dig up an old prompt, you can now search directly through past conversations to find what you need.
Microsoft just pushed back against viral rumors claiming its controversial Recall AI feature is secretly being installed on Windows 11 24H2. The company reiterated that Recall remains strictly opt-in and fully uninstallable, with experts noting that recent system references are actually stubs meant to make removal easier for admins. Why it matters: After months of privacy pushback, users are on edge, and Microsoft is still working to rebuild trust before its delayed preview rollout.
Apple just previewed upcoming AI-powered features for Final Cut Pro during its M4 Mac mini launch. The update introduces a "Transcribe to Captions" tool that generates subtitles for a 10-minute video almost instantly, along with faster AI video effects. Apple has not yet announced a release date.
LinkedIn just launched Hiring Assistant, its first AI agent built to tackle recruiter grunt work. The tool converts rough notes into full job postings and sources candidates based on skills rather than degrees or location. It is currently available to select enterprise clients like AMD and Canva ahead of a wider rollout.
GitHub Copilot just added Anthropic's upgraded Claude 3.5 Sonnet as a model option directly within VS Code and GitHub.com. Powered via Amazon Bedrock, the top-tier coding model is rolling out in public preview to all Copilot Chat users and organizations over the coming weeks.
Google just announced its biggest AI Overviews rollout yet, expanding search summaries to more than 100 countries and territories. The move pushes the feature past 1 billion monthly users worldwide, alongside broader multi-language support for English, Japanese, Spanish, and more.
Apple just rolled out its first set of Apple Intelligence features through free updates to iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. Users get systemwide writing tools for rewriting and summarizing text, a redesigned Siri that accepts text prompts, and a Clean Up tool in Photos to erase unwanted objects. Why it matters: it marks Apple's first official leap into consumer generative AI, though it's currently limited to US English.
Coinbase just launched Based Agent, a template that lets users build their own AI agent equipped with a crypto wallet in under three minutes. Built alongside OpenAI and Replit, the agent can autonomously execute trades, token swaps, and staking via smart contracts. Basically, Coinbase wants to make giving an AI bot its own bank account effortless.
Meta is rolling out a firmware and app update for its Ray-Ban smart glasses, bringing hands-free visual AI features announced at Connect. Users can now simply ask about objects in front of them to trigger photos, scan QR codes, dial phone numbers spotted by the camera, and set parking reminders. Live translation and video AI aren't live yet, but the glasses are taking another step toward always-on visual assistance.
Google just dropped a major AI update for Search and Lens. Users can now record a short video while speaking a question aloud, letting Gemini analyze the moving scene to generate an AI Overview. The update also brings voice queries for photos, song identification to Circle to Search, and AI-organized search pages. Video search is currently rolling out in English for Search Labs testers.
Captions just rolled out an AI-powered social media manager that scans business websites and automatically generates video marketing campaigns. The tool extracts site content and trends to build a posting schedule, then produces ready-to-publish Reels and TikTok clips using digital avatars. It is available now for Max and Scale subscribers starting at $25 a month.
OpenAI just launched Canvas, a dedicated side-by-side workspace for writing and coding projects. Instead of getting stuck in long chat threads, users can highlight specific sections for inline feedback, restore previous versions, and use quick shortcuts to debug code or adjust reading levels. It marks the first major visual interface overhaul for ChatGPT.
Amazon just announced a refreshed Fire HD 8 tablet featuring new generative AI tools like keyboard writing assistance, Silk browser webpage summaries, and prompt-based wallpaper generation. You don't have to buy the new hardware to try them either, as Amazon is rolling out these features to multiple older Fire HD and Max tablets later this month.
Rabbit just rolled out LAM playground, a cross-platform agent system for its R1 pocket companion. Users can now teach the multi-modal agent to navigate websites via the Rabbithole cloud portal, performing tasks like searching Google and adding items to Amazon carts. It still takes around 45 seconds and trips over CAPTCHAs, but it finally delivers on Rabbit's original core pitch.
Microsoft just rolled out generative fill and erase tools to Paint on Copilot Plus PCs, letting users add or remove objects with a quick brush stroke. The Photos app is also adding an on-device super-resolution tool that can upscale blurry pictures up to 8x in seconds. Quick image touch-ups just got a lot harder to justify paying Adobe for.
Bing just expanded its generative search experience to handle informational and complex queries. Instead of a typical list of links, Bing aggregates answers into a cohesive, structured layout with citations. The feature is currently rolling out in beta for US users.
Microsoft just introduced a fresh suite of on-device AI experiences for Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11. Highlights include Click to Do, an interactive overlay suggesting quick actions across any screen, alongside offline natural language file search and 8x photo upscaling. Recall also returns with opt-in defaults and biometric locks, rolling out to Windows Insiders this fall.
