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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

Startups10 sources

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.

Technology4 sources

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

Technology4 sources

AI reshaping the battle over Nicolas Maduro's capture as disinformation floods social media

Following Nicolas Maduro's capture by US authorities in early January, artificial intelligence-generated content has flooded social media, blurring the lines between reality and fiction. From comedic memes to dramatic retellings, AI propaganda is being used to control the narrative around the Venezuelan leader's detention, with experts warning this represents a growing threat to democracy worldwide.

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AI reshaping the battle over Nicolas Maduro's capture as disinformation floods social media

Entertainment2 sources

AI Videos of Child Sexual Abuse Surge to Record Highs as Advanced Generators Fuel Crisis

AI-generated videos depicting child sexual abuse exploded from 13 cases in 2024 to 3,440 in 2025, marking a 26,362% increase. The Internet Watch Foundation reports that over 60% qualify as the most severe category, including torture and penetration. Advanced AI video generators from OpenAI, Google, and open-source models have made it easier for abusers to create photorealistic content at scale, even as tech companies implement safeguards.

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AI Videos of Child Sexual Abuse Surge to Record Highs as Advanced Generators Fuel Crisis

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Higgsfield secures $80M, hits $1.3B valuation as AI video generation explodes for marketers

Founded by ex-Snap executive Alex Mashrabov, Higgsfield has raised $80 million in Series A extension funding, pushing its valuation to $1.3 billion. The AI video generation startup now serves 15 million users and claims a $200 million annual revenue run rate, with 85% of usage coming from social media marketers creating commercial content.

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Higgsfield secures $80M, hits $1.3B valuation as AI video generation explodes for marketers

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AI manipulation turns Iran protests into battleground for truth as deepfakes gain millions of views

AI-generated videos depicting Iran protests have amassed 3.5 million views across social media platforms, creating what experts call a liar's dividend for the regime. Both pro- and anti-government actors are deploying hyper-realistic deepfakes to shape narratives amid internet restrictions, making it difficult to verify what's actually happening on the ground during the largest demonstrations since 1979.

Entertainment2 sources

AI manipulation turns Iran protests into battleground for truth as deepfakes gain millions of views

Entertainment2 sources

Google Veo 3.1 now generates vertical videos from reference images with 4K upscaling

Google updated its Veo 3.1 AI video generation model to create native vertical videos using reference images, targeting social platforms like YouTube Shorts and TikTok. The update enhances character consistency across clips and adds 4K upscaling capabilities. Users can now upload up to three images to guide video creation in the 9:16 aspect ratio, eliminating the need for cropping.

Technology14 sources

Google Veo 3.1 now generates vertical videos from reference images with 4K upscaling

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Entertainment industry leaders debate AI's role in creativity and content creation at CES 2026

CES 2026 hosted over 25 panels exploring how AI is reshaping the entertainment industry, from Hollywood studios to digital creators. Despite ongoing concerns about copyright and job displacement, industry leaders presented AI as a tool to democratize storytelling rather than replace human creativity. The event also highlighted the growing legitimacy of content creators in traditional media.

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Entertainment industry leaders debate AI's role in creativity and content creation at CES 2026

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NVIDIA RTX delivers 3x faster AI video generation and 35% boost for language models on PC

NVIDIA announced major AI performance upgrades for RTX AI PCs at CES 2025, delivering 3x faster video generation and 35% faster language model inference. The NVFP4 format reduces VRAM usage by 60%, while new LTX-2 integration enables 4K AI video generation in under 20 seconds. These optimizations bring cloud-level generative AI capabilities to local PCs with enhanced privacy and control.

Technology2 sources

NVIDIA RTX delivers 3x faster AI video generation and 35% boost for language models on PC

Technology2 sources

Thousands duped by AI misinformation into attending fake New Year's Eve fireworks at Brooklyn Bridge

Thousands of people showed up at Brooklyn Bridge Park on New Year's Eve expecting a grand fireworks display that never existed. AI-generated social media posts and ChatGPT recommendations spread false information about the event, even fooling Time Out New York into promoting it. The crowd counted down to midnight in freezing temperatures only to face stunned silence when no pyrotechnics appeared.

Entertainment2 sources

Thousands duped by AI misinformation into attending fake New Year's Eve fireworks at Brooklyn Bridge

Entertainment2 sources

Instagram Chief Warns AI Images Are Outpacing Our Ability to Distinguish Real from Fake

Instagram head Adam Mosseri says AI-generated content has made authenticity infinitely reproducible, forcing a shift from trusting what we see to verifying who shares it. The platform plans to fingerprint real media and surface credibility signals as AI slop floods social feeds and deepfakes become indistinguishable from reality.

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Instagram Chief Warns AI Images Are Outpacing Our Ability to Distinguish Real from Fake

Technology16 sources

Google Photos finally comes to Samsung TVs with AI integration launching in March 2026

Samsung announced a partnership with Google to bring Google Photos to its TVs starting March 2026, making it the first platform to natively integrate the service. The rollout includes curated photo memories, AI-powered editing tools built on Nano Banana, and personalized slideshows, with Samsung securing six-month exclusivity for the Memories feature.

Technology8 sources

Google Photos finally comes to Samsung TVs with AI integration launching in March 2026

Technology8 sources

Over 21% of YouTube Shorts is AI slop, with creators earning millions farming views

A new study from Kapwing reveals that more than one in five YouTube Shorts videos served to new users is AI slop—low-quality, AI-generated content designed solely to farm views and subscriptions. An additional 33% falls into the brainrot category. With top AI channels earning an estimated $4.25 million annually and platforms rewarding engagement over quality, the flood of AI-generated content shows no signs of slowing down.

Entertainment8 sources

Over 21% of YouTube Shorts is AI slop, with creators earning millions farming views

Entertainment8 sources

Porsche Christmas Ad Goes Viral for Rejecting AI in Favor of Hand-Drawn Animation

Porsche's 2025 holiday advertisement has captured widespread attention online for its traditional animation approach. Created by Parallel Studio using hand-drawn and 3D techniques, the ad stands in stark contrast to recent AI-generated campaigns from McDonald's and Coca-Cola that drew criticism. The positive public reception highlights growing audience skepticism toward AI in brand advertising.

Entertainment2 sources

Porsche Christmas Ad Goes Viral for Rejecting AI in Favor of Hand-Drawn Animation

Entertainment2 sources

Google cuts AI Pro subscription costs by half for new users in year-end push

Google announced a 50% discount on its annual AI Pro plan and Google One subscriptions for new users only. The limited-time offer brings premium AI features including Gemini 3 Pro, Nano Banana Pro, Deep Research, and 2TB of cloud storage at reduced prices. Existing subscribers cannot access the deal, which expires around year-end.

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Google cuts AI Pro subscription costs by half for new users in year-end push

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