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Meta tests premium subscriptions across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp with AI features

Meta plans to test new premium subscriptions across its apps in the coming months, offering expanded AI capabilities including the $2 billion Manus acquisition and Vibes video generation. While core services remain free, a Forrester poll reveals 47% of users see no value in paid features, though even 5% adoption could generate hundreds of millions monthly.

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Meta tests premium subscriptions across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp with AI features

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Google Photos adds text prompts to photo to video tool, giving users control over AI animations

Google Photos is expanding its AI capabilities with text prompts for video generation. Users can now describe specific movements, styles, and effects when transforming images into video, moving beyond the previous preset options. The update also includes audio by default in generated clips, making them ready to share immediately.

Technology6 sources

Google Photos adds text prompts to photo to video tool, giving users control over AI animations

Technology6 sources

EU launches formal investigation into Grok over sexualized deepfakes and child abuse material

The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk's xAI over Grok's generation of sexualized deepfakes. The probe examines whether X properly assessed risks before deploying Grok's image-generating features, which were used to create nonconsensual explicit images of women and children. X could face fines up to 6% of its annual global revenue if found in violation of the Digital Services Act.

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EU launches formal investigation into Grok over sexualized deepfakes and child abuse material

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Synthesia AI Startup Nearly Doubles Valuation to $4 Billion with $200M Series E Funding

British AI startup Synthesia has raised $200 million in Series E funding, nearly doubling its valuation to $4 billion from $2.1 billion a year ago. The London-based company, which creates AI-generated avatars for corporate training videos, crossed $100 million in annual recurring revenue in April 2025. Led by Google Ventures, the funding round includes participation from NVentures, Accel, and other existing investors, while Synthesia facilitates an employee secondary sale through Nasdaq.

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Synthesia AI Startup Nearly Doubles Valuation to $4 Billion with $200M Series E Funding

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White House accused of AI image manipulation after activist releases contradicting arrest video

Minnesota civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong released video of her arrest after the White House posted manipulated images on social media. The original footage shows no crying, contradicting AI-altered photos shared by officials. The incident raises concerns about government use of artificial intelligence to shape public narratives around political dissent.

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White House accused of AI image manipulation after activist releases contradicting arrest video

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Malaysia lifts Grok ban after X implements safety measures against deepfake abuse

Malaysia has restored access to Elon Musk's Grok chatbot after nearly two weeks, following confirmation that X and xAI implemented additional safety measures. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission suspended Grok on January 11 after reports emerged of the AI generating millions of sexualized deepfake images, including of children.

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Malaysia lifts Grok ban after X implements safety measures against deepfake abuse

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Master Chief Actor Steve Downes Draws the Line on AI Voice Cloning: 'I Don't Like It'

Steve Downes, the iconic voice behind Halo's Master Chief, has publicly condemned the use of AI voice cloning technology to replicate his performance. In a YouTube AMA, Downes said deceptive AI reproductions cross a line into uncomfortable territory, joining a growing chorus of voice actors raising ethical concerns about generative AI in the entertainment industry.

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Master Chief Actor Steve Downes Draws the Line on AI Voice Cloning: 'I Don't Like It'

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Google Photos launches Me Meme feature to transform personal photos into AI-generated memes

Google Photos has introduced Me Meme, a generative AI feature that lets users create personalized memes by combining templates with their own photos. Powered by Gemini AI and Nano Banana, the experimental tool is rolling out to U.S. users on Android and iOS, offering a simple way to generate shareable content directly within the Photos app.

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Google Photos launches Me Meme feature to transform personal photos into AI-generated memes

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Trump's White House pushes AI images further, eroding public trust in government communications

The Trump administration shared an AI-manipulated image showing civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong crying during her arrest, though she appeared composed in the original photo. The White House defended the doctored image as a meme, raising concerns among experts about how official government communication now blurs the lines between reality and fabrication, potentially eroding public trust in institutions.

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Trump's White House pushes AI images further, eroding public trust in government communications

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Paris Hilton joins Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to push DEFIANCE Act against AI deepfake abuse

Paris Hilton appeared on Capitol Hill alongside Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to advocate for the DEFIANCE Act, bipartisan legislation targeting AI-generated deepfake pornography. The bill, which passed the Senate unanimously, would give victims legal recourse to sue those who create or distribute non-consensual sexually explicit images. Hilton disclosed she's been targeted by over 100,000 AI deepfakes.

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Paris Hilton joins Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to push DEFIANCE Act against AI deepfake abuse

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AI Swarms Could Manipulate Millions Online and Threaten Democracy, 22 Global Experts Warn

A consortium of 22 experts, including Nobel laureate Maria Ressa, warns that AI swarms—coordinated networks of autonomous AI agents—could infiltrate social media to spread misinformation campaigns at unprecedented scale. These systems can mimic human behavior, adapt in real time, and operate with minimal oversight, posing a serious threat to democracy.

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AI Swarms Could Manipulate Millions Online and Threaten Democracy, 22 Global Experts Warn

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Adobe launches Firefly Foundry with IP-safe AI models for entertainment industry workflows

Adobe introduces Firefly Foundry, offering IP-safe gen AI models trained exclusively on proprietary content for studios and filmmakers. The platform partners with directors like David Ayer and agencies including Creative Artists Agency to streamline production workflows while safeguarding intellectual property rights throughout pre-production to post-production stages.

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Adobe launches Firefly Foundry with IP-safe AI models for entertainment industry workflows

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Generative AI creates 'visual elevator music' as study reveals cultural stagnation is underway

A January 2026 study by researchers Arend Hintze, Frida Proschinger Åström and Jory Schossau reveals that generative AI systems naturally drift toward bland, generic outputs when allowed to iterate autonomously. The findings show AI homogenization happens before retraining even begins, raising concerns about AI-induced cultural stagnation across creative industries.

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Generative AI creates 'visual elevator music' as study reveals cultural stagnation is underway

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800 Artists Launch AI Campaign Against Copyright Infringement, Demanding Licensing Over Theft

Around 800 artists, writers, actors, and musicians—including Scarlett Johansson, Cate Blanchett, and R.E.M.—have signed onto a new campaign called "Stealing Isn't Innovation" against what they describe as theft at a grand scale by AI companies. The Human Artistry Campaign-backed effort demands licensing deals and opt-out rights, accusing tech firms of copying massive amounts of creative content without authorization to train generative AI models.

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800 Artists Launch AI Campaign Against Copyright Infringement, Demanding Licensing Over Theft

Entertainment13 sources

ElevenLabs releases AI music album with Liza Minnelli and Art Garfunkel amid industry shift

ElevenLabs launched The Eleven Album on Spotify, featuring Grammy winners Liza Minnelli and Art Garfunkel in what the AI audio company calls an artist-led collaboration. The 13-track album showcases how musicians can use AI tools while retaining full authorship, streaming revenue, and commercial rights. The release comes as major music labels shift from fighting AI platforms to signing licensing agreements.

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ElevenLabs releases AI music album with Liza Minnelli and Art Garfunkel amid industry shift

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