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Avataar AI launches Varya video model at $0.005 per second, 27x cheaper than global rivals

Avataar AI has launched Varya, India's first indigenous AI video generation model, priced at just $0.005 per second—27 times cheaper than competitors like Runway and Luma. Built under the IndiaAI Mission with support from Peak XV and Tiger Global, the open-weight model is trained to understand Indian cultural nuances including festivals, food, and clothing, making it accessible for India's 1.4 billion people.

Technology4 sources

Avataar AI launches Varya video model at $0.005 per second, 27x cheaper than global rivals

Technology4 sources

Decart launches Oasis 3 world model to simulate photorealistic driving for autonomous vehicles

AI startup Decart has unveiled Oasis 3, an interactive world model that generates photorealistic driving environments in real time. Available via API at $0.02 per second, the model targets autonomous vehicle companies needing to simulate rare driving scenarios at scale. The launch comes weeks after Decart raised $300 million at a nearly $4 billion valuation, with backing from Toyota, Nvidia, and Adobe.

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Decart launches Oasis 3 world model to simulate photorealistic driving for autonomous vehicles

Technology2 sources

Hideo Kojima dismisses AI art after starring in controversial Prada promotion video

Legendary game creator Hideo Kojima stated he's 'not interested' in AI-generated art and doesn't expect to see AI create meaningful art in his lifetime. The comments come after significant backlash over his appearance in an AI-generated short film for Prada Mode's Satellites II exhibition, where fans criticized the Metal Gear creator for participating in what they called 'AI slop.'

Entertainment4 sources

Hideo Kojima dismisses AI art after starring in controversial Prada promotion video

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Skip the 'Please': How Shorter AI Prompts Could Save Enough Energy to Power 760,000 Homes

A United Nations report reveals that removing polite phrases and unnecessary words from AI prompts could reduce ChatGPT's energy consumption by up to 25 percent. The study finds that concise interactions could save 87 to 98 gigawatt-hours annually—equivalent to the residential electricity needs of 760,000 people in sub-Saharan Africa. As AI adoption accelerates faster than any technology in history, researchers urge users to rethink how they interact with chatbots.

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Skip the 'Please': How Shorter AI Prompts Could Save Enough Energy to Power 760,000 Homes

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Google's Gemini Avatar lets you create an AI clone of yourself in minutes, sparking deepfake concerns

Google is rolling out Gemini Avatar, a feature that creates remarkably realistic digital clones of users complete with their face and voice. The setup takes just minutes, requiring users to record themselves moving their head and speaking numbers. While the AI-generated videos include SynthID watermarks and safety restrictions, the hyperrealistic results have left early testers unsettled about deepfake technology becoming this accessible.

Technology4 sources

Google's Gemini Avatar lets you create an AI clone of yourself in minutes, sparking deepfake concerns

Technology4 sources

JioStar to hire 80 AI specialists as streaming platform doubles down on AI-generated content

JioStar, the Reliance-Disney streaming venture, is hiring 75-80 AI specialists to expand AI-generated content production after its first AI-made series, Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh, drew 6.5 million views on debut day—double the platform's average. The move aims to cut production costs but faces criticism over quality issues and cultural concerns.

Technology2 sources

JioStar to hire 80 AI specialists as streaming platform doubles down on AI-generated content

Technology2 sources

Nvidia-backed Runway commits $200M to London expansion as European headquarters

American AI company Runway is establishing its European headquarters in London with a $200 million investment in the UK AI ecosystem by 2028. The $5.3 billion AI video firm joins Anthropic and OpenAI in expanding to the British capital, citing proximity to major clients including BBC, Fremantle and WPP, alongside access to exceptional talent.

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Nvidia-backed Runway commits $200M to London expansion as European headquarters

Business2 sources

Rogue One Director Gareth Edwards Embraces AI in Filmmaking, Calls It Better Than CGI

Gareth Edwards publicly endorsed generative AI in filmmaking at Amazon's AI on the Lot event, describing it as a tool that could rival the camera itself. The Rogue One and Jurassic World Rebirth director has been experimenting with AI for nine months and believes it excels at iteration and pre-production, though he cautions it lacks creative taste and requires constant oversight.

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Rogue One Director Gareth Edwards Embraces AI in Filmmaking, Calls It Better Than CGI

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Meta launches AI subscriptions at $7.99 to offset massive infrastructure spending

Meta introduces its first paid AI subscriptions, pricing Meta One Plus at $7.99 and Meta One Premium at $19.99 monthly. The move aims to offset at least $600 billion in AI infrastructure investments while competing directly with OpenAI and Google. Initial rollout begins in Singapore, Guatemala, and Bolivia.

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Meta launches AI subscriptions at $7.99 to offset massive infrastructure spending

Technology4 sources

Amazon AI fund greenlights three shows, but one gets canceled after intense backlash

Amazon MGM Studios launched its GenAI Creators' Fund, greenlighting three AI-generated animated series for Prime Video. But one show, Punky Duck, was canceled just 48 hours after announcement following intense online criticism. The incident reveals growing resistance to AI in filmmaking as Hollywood unions and audiences push back against AI production technology.

Entertainment8 sources

Amazon AI fund greenlights three shows, but one gets canceled after intense backlash

Entertainment8 sources

Dreams of Violets brings AI-generated film to Tribeca, sparking debate on future of film-making

Dreams of Violets, a 75-minute AI-generated film about Iranian civilian resistance, will premiere at Tribeca Film Festival on June 10. Created by brothers Ash and Pooya Koosha for $2,000 in three months, the docudrama depicts the January 2026 massacre of protesters in Tehran. The film has ignited fierce debate about AI's role in storytelling, with supporters praising its ability to democratize filmmaking while critics question using AI to depict deeply human experiences without lived authenticity.

Entertainment4 sources

Dreams of Violets brings AI-generated film to Tribeca, sparking debate on future of film-making

Entertainment4 sources

Hideo Kojima's AI Prada video triggers massive fan backlash over generative AI use

The Metal Gear and Death Stranding creator teamed with filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn on an AI-generated short film for Prada Mode, sparking intense criticism from fans who see it as contradicting his own games' warnings about AI. The controversial sci-fi campaign has ignited debate about creative integrity in the age of generative AI.

Entertainment4 sources

Hideo Kojima's AI Prada video triggers massive fan backlash over generative AI use

Entertainment4 sources

YouTube rolls out automatic AI video detection as photorealistic content floods the platform

YouTube is overhauling how it identifies AI-generated content with automatic detection systems that flag photorealistic AI videos. The platform will now apply prominent AI labels even when creators fail to disclose AI usage, addressing concerns as models like Google's Veo and Gemini Omni make synthetic content increasingly difficult to distinguish from reality.

Technology24 sources

YouTube rolls out automatic AI video detection as photorealistic content floods the platform

Technology24 sources

Google fixes Gemini usage limits after single prompt maxed out subscriber's entire quota

Google rolled out multiple fixes to address widespread frustration over Gemini usage limits that were depleting too quickly. After users reported hitting their AI usage cap with just a few prompts—and one subscriber exhausting their entire five-hour limit with a single video generation request—the company responded with bug fixes, doubled Omni video allowances for Ultra subscribers, and made Flash-Lite prompts completely free.

Technology7 sources

Google fixes Gemini usage limits after single prompt maxed out subscriber's entire quota

Technology7 sources

Gemini Gets CapCut Video Editing Tools Built In, Streamlining Creative Workflows

CapCut announced a partnership with Google to bring its video editing and image editing tools directly into the Gemini app. Users will soon be able to generate and edit content within Gemini without switching between apps, marking a significant shift toward AI-powered creative workflows. The integration builds on an existing relationship between Google and CapCut, though specific launch dates and subscription requirements remain unclear.

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Gemini Gets CapCut Video Editing Tools Built In, Streamlining Creative Workflows

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