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Adam N2 (00:05):
Welcome to Digimasters Shorts, we are your hosts Adam
Nagus
Carly W (00:09):
and Carly Wilson delivering the latest scoop from
the digital realm.
Amazon has made it easier forsellers to create generative AI
video ads with its VideoGenerator tool, now generally
available for free in the U.S.
The tool can producephotorealistic video assets in
five minutes or less, often withjust a single click.
New features include motionimprovements that showcase
(00:29):
products like watches and toysin action, rather than static
displays.
The Video Generator creates sixdifferent video options and
allows brands to add theirlogos.
Sellers can now produce ads withmultiple scenes featuring
humans, pets, text overlays, andbackground music, with videos
running up to 21 seconds.
The ads resemble traditionalcommercials more closely than
(00:51):
other AI-generated clips.
Additionally, a videosummarization feature condenses
existing footage into concise adformats by extracting key
moments.
There is also a one-clickimage-to-video tool that creates
short, GIF-style clips.
With no cost to use and enhancedcapabilities, Amazon sellers
will likely adopt AI-generatedads widely.
(01:12):
This development marks asignificant advancement in
automated video advertising one-commerce platforms.
Adam N2 (01:19):
At WWDC 2025, Apple introduced iOS 26 featuring
Liquid Glass icons, a dynamicLock Screen, Live Translation,
and updated Camera and Galleryapps.
Fans showed excitement, butSamsung quickly fired back on
social media, mocking Apple'snew features as long available
on Galaxy devices.
Samsung’s official U.S accounttweeted sarcastic remarks like,
(01:42):
"AI is coming to your watch?
Cute," highlighting Galaxy'sexisting AI capabilities.
They also joked about Apple'slive translation feature,
pointing out Galaxy phones havesupported real-time translation
for some time.
Tweets emphasized familiardesign elements, suggesting
Apple’s Liquid Glass lookresembled Samsung's One UI 7.
This banter underscores theongoing rivalry where Apple
(02:04):
faces accusations of adoptingAndroid features.
Samsung’s playful criticism aimsto position its devices as
innovators rather thanfollowers.
The competition continues asboth brands push premium,
user-friendly technology.
Such tech rivalries and digs arecommon in the smartphone
industry.
These exchanges keep the marketdynamic and fans entertained.
(02:25):
Mark Zuckerberg is reportedlywilling to invest billions to
persuade Scale AI C.E.O AlexandrWang to join Meta, underscoring
his frustration with thecompany's AI progress.
Meta is finalizing a$14 billioninvestment in Scale AI,
acquiring a 49% stake in thedata labeling startup, which
supports major players like OpenA.I, Google, and Microsoft.
(02:47):
Rather than acquiring Scaleoutright, Meta follows rivals
like Google and Microsoft bytaking significant equity stakes
to avoid regulatory backlashamid antitrust scrutiny.
Wang, respected for bothtechnical expertise and business
acumen, is expected to lead anew AI research lab at Meta,
joined by his colleagues fromScale.
Scale AI has expanded intodefense contracts, collaborating
(03:11):
with Meta on Defense Llama, aspecialized AI model for
national security.
Zuckerberg has shifted focusaway from Meta's Fundamental AI
Research unit toward the moreproduct-focused Gen AI team
following lukewarm reception ofLlama 4 models.
Meta postponed releasing itslarger"Behemoth" model amid
concerns it lagged behindcompetitors like Open A.I and
(03:31):
DeepSeek.
The restructuring of Meta’s GenAI unit saw leadership changes
perceived as a loss ofconfidence by Zuckerberg in some
internal leaders.
Wang's experience with AIcompetition between the U.S.
and China aligns withZuckerberg's view of an ongoing
“AI war,” emphasizing the needfor immense computational power.
This strategic move signalsZuckerberg’s willingness to
(03:52):
bring in outside talent toregain AI leadership amid
intensifying global competition.
Carly W (03:58):
Open A.I has launched o3-pro, an advanced reasoning
model designed to solve problemsstep by step in fields like
physics, math, and coding.
This new model replaces theo1-pro for Chat G.P.T Pro and
Team users starting today, withEnterprise and Education users
gaining access next week.
O3-pro is also now available viaOpen A.I’s developer API, priced
(04:20):
at$20 per million input tokensand$80 per million output
tokens.
Expert evaluations show o3-prooutperforms its predecessor in
clarity, comprehensiveness,accuracy, and
instruction-following acrossscience, education, programming,
business, and writing tasks.
The model has access to varioustools, including web search,
(04:41):
file analysis, visual reasoning,Python use, and personalized
responses through memory.
However, it takes longer togenerate responses compared to
o1-pro and currently does notsupport temporary chats, image
generation, or Open A.I’s Canvasfeature.
O3-pro has demonstrated superiorperformance in internal
benchmark tests, outperformingGoogle’s Gemini 2.5 Pro on a
(05:03):
math test and beatingAnthropic’s Claude 4 Opus in a
PhD-level science exam.
Open A.I highlights the model’srobust capabilities despite some
current limitations whilepromising ongoing improvements.
This launch marks a significantstep forward in AI reasoning
technology for professional andeducational users.
NVIDIA and the EuropeanBroadcasting Union(EBU) have
(05:25):
announced a partnership toadvance sovereign AI for
European public service media.
This collaboration aims toprovide access to trusted cloud
and AI technologies governed byEuropean policies and values.
Sovereign AI development willallow European countries to
maintain cultural identity andenhance public trust by using
local infrastructure and data.
(05:46):
The project includes creatinghybrid cloud architectures,
leveraging the EBU's DynamicMedia Facility and Media
eXchange Layer for scalable andefficient AI workflows.
Tools developed will enablepersonalized media services with
a focus on transparency andaccountability.
NVIDIA will support workforcedevelopment through its Deep
Learning Institute, offeringcomprehensive AI training for
(06:07):
media professionals.
Investments will also be made inEuropean data centers and
advanced hardware to ensuresecure and efficient AI
training.
Collaboration extends tosoftware vendors and cloud
providers to establish unifiedstandards for sovereign AI.
The initiative will facilitatedialogue with regulators to
create practical, beneficial AIsolutions.
(06:28):
Leaders emphasize that thiscross-industry partnership will
foster trust, innovation, andresilience in the European media
landscape.
Don (06:36):
Thank you for listening to today's AI and Tech News podcast
summary...
Please do leave us a comment andfor additional feedback, please
email us atpodcast@digimasters.co.uk You
can now follow us on Instagramand Threads by searching for
@DigimastersShorts or Search forDigimasters on Linkedin.
Be sure to tune in tomorrow anddon't forget to follow or
subscribe!
Welcome to Digimasters Shorts, we are your hosts Adam
Nagus
Carly W (00:09):
and Carly Wilson delivering the latest scoop from
the digital realm.
Amazon has made it easier forsellers to create generative AI
video ads with its VideoGenerator tool, now generally
available for free in the U.S.
The tool can producephotorealistic video assets in
five minutes or less, often withjust a single click.
New features include motionimprovements that showcase
(00:29):
products like watches and toysin action, rather than static
displays.
The Video Generator creates sixdifferent video options and
allows brands to add theirlogos.
Sellers can now produce ads withmultiple scenes featuring
humans, pets, text overlays, andbackground music, with videos
running up to 21 seconds.
The ads resemble traditionalcommercials more closely than
(00:51):
other AI-generated clips.
Additionally, a videosummarization feature condenses
existing footage into concise adformats by extracting key
moments.
There is also a one-clickimage-to-video tool that creates
short, GIF-style clips.
With no cost to use and enhancedcapabilities, Amazon sellers
will likely adopt AI-generatedads widely.
(01:12):
This development marks asignificant advancement in
automated video advertising one-commerce platforms.
Adam N2 (01:19):
At WWDC 2025, Apple introduced iOS 26 featuring
Liquid Glass icons, a dynamicLock Screen, Live Translation,
and updated Camera and Galleryapps.
Fans showed excitement, butSamsung quickly fired back on
social media, mocking Apple'snew features as long available
on Galaxy devices.
Samsung’s official U.S accounttweeted sarcastic remarks like,
(01:42):
"AI is coming to your watch?
Cute," highlighting Galaxy'sexisting AI capabilities.
They also joked about Apple'slive translation feature,
pointing out Galaxy phones havesupported real-time translation
for some time.
Tweets emphasized familiardesign elements, suggesting
Apple’s Liquid Glass lookresembled Samsung's One UI 7.
This banter underscores theongoing rivalry where Apple
(02:04):
faces accusations of adoptingAndroid features.
Samsung’s playful criticism aimsto position its devices as
innovators rather thanfollowers.
The competition continues asboth brands push premium,
user-friendly technology.
Such tech rivalries and digs arecommon in the smartphone
industry.
These exchanges keep the marketdynamic and fans entertained.
(02:25):
Mark Zuckerberg is reportedlywilling to invest billions to
persuade Scale AI C.E.O AlexandrWang to join Meta, underscoring
his frustration with thecompany's AI progress.
Meta is finalizing a$14 billioninvestment in Scale AI,
acquiring a 49% stake in thedata labeling startup, which
supports major players like OpenA.I, Google, and Microsoft.
(02:47):
Rather than acquiring Scaleoutright, Meta follows rivals
like Google and Microsoft bytaking significant equity stakes
to avoid regulatory backlashamid antitrust scrutiny.
Wang, respected for bothtechnical expertise and business
acumen, is expected to lead anew AI research lab at Meta,
joined by his colleagues fromScale.
Scale AI has expanded intodefense contracts, collaborating
(03:11):
with Meta on Defense Llama, aspecialized AI model for
national security.
Zuckerberg has shifted focusaway from Meta's Fundamental AI
Research unit toward the moreproduct-focused Gen AI team
following lukewarm reception ofLlama 4 models.
Meta postponed releasing itslarger"Behemoth" model amid
concerns it lagged behindcompetitors like Open A.I and
(03:31):
DeepSeek.
The restructuring of Meta’s GenAI unit saw leadership changes
perceived as a loss ofconfidence by Zuckerberg in some
internal leaders.
Wang's experience with AIcompetition between the U.S.
and China aligns withZuckerberg's view of an ongoing
“AI war,” emphasizing the needfor immense computational power.
This strategic move signalsZuckerberg’s willingness to
(03:52):
bring in outside talent toregain AI leadership amid
intensifying global competition.
Carly W (03:58):
Open A.I has launched o3-pro, an advanced reasoning
model designed to solve problemsstep by step in fields like
physics, math, and coding.
This new model replaces theo1-pro for Chat G.P.T Pro and
Team users starting today, withEnterprise and Education users
gaining access next week.
O3-pro is also now available viaOpen A.I’s developer API, priced
(04:20):
at$20 per million input tokensand$80 per million output
tokens.
Expert evaluations show o3-prooutperforms its predecessor in
clarity, comprehensiveness,accuracy, and
instruction-following acrossscience, education, programming,
business, and writing tasks.
The model has access to varioustools, including web search,
(04:41):
file analysis, visual reasoning,Python use, and personalized
responses through memory.
However, it takes longer togenerate responses compared to
o1-pro and currently does notsupport temporary chats, image
generation, or Open A.I’s Canvasfeature.
O3-pro has demonstrated superiorperformance in internal
benchmark tests, outperformingGoogle’s Gemini 2.5 Pro on a
(05:03):
math test and beatingAnthropic’s Claude 4 Opus in a
PhD-level science exam.
Open A.I highlights the model’srobust capabilities despite some
current limitations whilepromising ongoing improvements.
This launch marks a significantstep forward in AI reasoning
technology for professional andeducational users.
NVIDIA and the EuropeanBroadcasting Union(EBU) have
(05:25):
announced a partnership toadvance sovereign AI for
European public service media.
This collaboration aims toprovide access to trusted cloud
and AI technologies governed byEuropean policies and values.
Sovereign AI development willallow European countries to
maintain cultural identity andenhance public trust by using
local infrastructure and data.
(05:46):
The project includes creatinghybrid cloud architectures,
leveraging the EBU's DynamicMedia Facility and Media
eXchange Layer for scalable andefficient AI workflows.
Tools developed will enablepersonalized media services with
a focus on transparency andaccountability.
NVIDIA will support workforcedevelopment through its Deep
Learning Institute, offeringcomprehensive AI training for
(06:07):
media professionals.
Investments will also be made inEuropean data centers and
advanced hardware to ensuresecure and efficient AI
training.
Collaboration extends tosoftware vendors and cloud
providers to establish unifiedstandards for sovereign AI.
The initiative will facilitatedialogue with regulators to
create practical, beneficial AIsolutions.
(06:28):
Leaders emphasize that thiscross-industry partnership will
foster trust, innovation, andresilience in the European media
landscape.
Don (06:36):
Thank you for listening to today's AI and Tech News podcast
summary...
Please do leave us a comment andfor additional feedback, please
email us atpodcast@digimasters.co.uk You
can now follow us on Instagramand Threads by searching for
@DigimastersShorts or Search forDigimasters on Linkedin.
Be sure to tune in tomorrow anddon't forget to follow or
subscribe!
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