⚡ TikTok AI Alive transforms photos into videos ⚡
1.8 billion users gain access to AI animation

TikTok has launched AI Alive, a feature that turns static images into dynamic videos using intelligent editing tools. Leveraging parent company ByteDance's recent VLM advancements, the feature democratizes video generation by making it accessible to TikTok's massive user base directly within the app. While it offers less control than dedicated video generation tools, AI Alive's integration into the platform's Stories feature provides unmatched accessibility, though some fear it may lead to increased AI-generated content flooding the platform.

🧠 Apple's brain-computer interface partnership 🧠
Control Apple devices with your mind

Apple is working with neurotechnology company Synchron on brain-computer interface technology that allows people with paralysis to control iPhones, iPads, and even Vision Pro headsets using only their thoughts. Synchron's minimally invasive implant, inserted through blood vessels near the brain's motor cortex, has been tested in 10 patients since 2019. Apple is helping define new standards for this emerging technology, potentially opening new accessibility frontiers.

📝 Notion AI transcription and research 📝
Meeting notes and cross-company search

Notion has launched AI-powered meeting transcription features, directly challenging specialized tools like Granola and Otter. The update also enables AI-driven search across all company data, in-depth research capabilities, and intelligent document drafting. Users can currently switch between GPT-4.1 and Claude 3.7, with more model options planned. The integration brings enterprise-grade AI functionality to Notion's already popular workspace platform.

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🏢 Saudi Arabia launches Humain AI initiative 🏢

Saudi Arabia has unveiled Humain, a multibillion-dollar AI venture backed by its $940B Public Investment Fund. The initiative will focus on Arabic language models and establishing advanced data centers to build regional AI infrastructure. Announced during a high-profile US-Saudi forum attended by tech leaders including Elon Musk and Sam Altman, the project has already secured 18,000 Nvidia Blackwell GPUs and a $5B AWS partnership to create an "AI Zone" within the kingdom. The move signals Saudi Arabia's ambition to become a global AI hub.

👨‍💼 12.6% of US jobs at high AI displacement risk 👨‍💼

A new study from SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) reveals that 12.6% of US jobs face high risk of AI-driven displacement, primarily in service, administrative, finance, manufacturing, and transportation sectors. However, 62.8% of positions show low vulnerability, as AI typically targets specific repetitive tasks rather than entire roles. The research emphasizes that outcomes will largely depend on implementation approaches, with AI adoption still in early stages for most organizations.