Meta Launches “Vibes” Feed for AI-Generated Videos
Meta has introduced Vibes, a new short-form video feed inside its Meta AI app and on , devoted entirely to AI-generated content.
Users can create, remix, and share videos made with AI adding visuals, music, or changing style to post them in Vibes or across Facebook/Instagram.
This feed replaces the previous “Discover” tab, focusing now solely on immersive AI video creativity.
Google Brings AI Plus to New Regions with 200 GB Cloud and Bigger Nano Banana Limits
Google has rolled out its AI Plus subscription plan to 40 more countries, including in the Middle East and North Africa.
The plan includes 200 GB of shared storage across Photos, Drive, and Gmail, along with higher limits for Google’s Nano Banana model and access to advanced AI tools like Veo in the Gemini app.
Users can also share these benefits with up to five family members.
OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Pulse: Your AI That Speaks First
OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Pulse, a new feature that makes the AI proactive.
Instead of waiting for your questions, Pulse brings you daily personalized updates like health tips, travel ideas, or reminders based on your chats, memory, and feedback.
It even connects to Gmail and Google Calendar to suggest smart actions. Currently in testing for Pro users on mobile, Pulse is expected to roll out more widely soon.
Startup Complex Chaos Uses AI to Find Common Ground
Complex Chaos, a new startup, believes AI can help people reach consensus faster.
They tested their tool during climate talks with young delegates from nine African countries and saw a 60% cut in coordination time.
91% of participants said the AI helped them understand different perspectives.
The team hopes this tech can also improve company planning and global negotiations.
Former Microsoft Execs Launch AI Startup to Replace Excel in Finance
Two ex-Microsoft leaders have launched Maximor, a startup aiming to replace finance teams’ heavy reliance on Excel.
The platform uses AI agents to pull data directly from ERP, CRM, and billing systems, cutting reconciliation and closing time by half.
Early customer Rently said it reduced month-end close from 8 to 4 days and freed staff for strategic work.
Backed by $9M in seed funding, Maximor promises real-time financial visibility for global enterprises.
OpenAI’s Sora App Lets You Be a Character , With Strict Controls
OpenAI just launched a new invite-only iOS app called Sora, where users can record short video “cameos” and allow others to remix them, if they give permission.
You can’t export or use someone’s likeness without their consent, and screen recording is disabled to protect identity.
Currently, videos last up to 10 seconds, and the focus is on creative, fun interactions, not deep fakes.
The app is live now in the U.S. and Canada (invite only), with broader rollout plans to come.
Virtual Star Tilly Norwood Is Shaking Up Hollywood , Should We Be Worried?
Tilly Norwood, an AI-created actress, is reportedly in talks with major talent agencies , signaling a shift toward digital stars in film.
Particle6, a European studio, is backing the move, hinting that AI actors might become mainstream in entertainment.
The question: will audiences accept digital performers over humans?
If this becomes normalized, what happens to real actors’ opportunities?
AI Video Week: New Tools Reshape How Creators Work
This week saw huge AI video updates.
WAN 2.5 launched with voice and stable motion, challenging Google’s Veo 3. Kling released 2.5 Turbo, making video cheaper and faster, plus a new Avatar tool for dialogue clips.
Luma unveiled Ray 3, an HDR video model that “reasons” about its own shots. Flow combined Gemini and Nano Banana into one platform for seamless editing.
At the same time, YouTube is testing Veo 3 inside Shorts, while Meta’s new “Vibes” lets users remix AI video with music. The AI video space isn’t just evolving , it’s exploding.
