Aisha Malik

WhatsApp launches Writing Help, an AI feature that rephrases and adjusts message tone using Meta's Private Processing technology to keep messages private.

“Author of "WhatsApp's new AI feature lets you rephrase and adjust the tone of your messages"”

Meta is launching Vibes as a stand-alone AI video generation app and exploring subscription monetization for AI features, directly competing with OpenAI's Sora.

“Author of "Subscription AI videos is such a villain arc" in TechCrunch”

Mozilla announced Firefox 148 will include comprehensive AI controls allowing users to completely block all current and future generative AI features or manage them individually.

“Author of "Firefox is Adding a Full AI Off Switch"”

Google is launching real-time audio translations through headphones powered by Gemini that preserve speaker tone and support 70+ languages, with plans to expand globally in 2026.

“Author of "Gemini Is About To Rewrite How We Translate"”

Disney and OpenAI signed a three-year licensing deal for Disney characters on Sora with only one year of exclusivity, after which Disney can partner with competing AI platforms.

“Author of "Disney-OpenAI Licensing Deal Is One-Year Exclusive" in TechCrunch”

Warner Music Group settled its copyright lawsuit with AI music startup Suno and acquired Songkick, marking a significant industry shift toward licensing agreements with AI music creators.

“Author of "Suno Just Became Too Big to Ignore"”

Google is rolling out Gemini to Google TV Streamer to replace Google Assistant, enabling voice-based content discovery, homework help, and general question-answering capabilities.

“Author of "Yes, Your TV Now Does Homework Help"”

Google is expanding its Opal no-code AI app builder to 15 additional countries with improved debugging, performance, and parallel execution capabilities.

“Author of "Google's Opal Will End Your Excuses"”

YouTube Music is testing AI-powered music hosts that narrate songs with relevant stories and fan trivia, following Spotify's earlier launch of similar AI DJ features.

“Author of "YouTube is Betting You'll Like Your Songs Narrated" in Mindstream”

Google is rolling out Gemini AI assistant to all US Chrome users and previewing upcoming agentic capabilities that will autonomously complete tasks like booking appointments and ordering groceries.

“Author of "Google Expands Gemini in Chrome to All US Users, Previews Agentic Browsing Features" in TechCrunch”

Roblox launched Roblox Moments, a TikTok-like short-form video feed, increased creator earnings by 8.5%, and introduced new AI tools to simplify game creation.

“Author of "Roblox Just Made Creating a Whole Lot Easier"”

Google launches Guided Learning in Gemini, an AI tutoring tool that breaks down problems step-by-step with images, videos, and quizzes to teach concepts rather than simply provide answers, directly competing with OpenAI's recently launched Study Mode for ChatGPT.

“Author of "Google Takes on ChatGPT's Study Mode With New 'Guided Learning' Tool in Gemini" in TechCrunch”