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University of Washington Researchers Launch PaperTok AI Tool to Turn Research Papers Into Videos

University of Washington researchers created PaperTok, an AI tool that converts dense academic papers into 45-second videos for platforms like TikTok. The platform uses Google Gemini to generate scripts while keeping scientists in control at every step. The goal is to combat AI-generated misinformation by enabling researchers to communicate their own findings through accessible scientific research.

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University of Washington Researchers Launch PaperTok AI Tool to Turn Research Papers Into Videos

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Hollywood workers quietly train AI models as entertainment jobs dry up and survival takes priority

Three years after the 2023 strikes raised alarms about AI replacing entertainment workers, some of those same workers are now training the technology that worries them. As film and TV jobs grow harder to find, writers, editors, and executives across Hollywood are quietly taking gig work in Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback to pay the bills.

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Hollywood workers quietly train AI models as entertainment jobs dry up and survival takes priority

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Hyundai workers vote to strike as humanoid robots threaten factory jobs

Hyundai workers in South Korea have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike over the automaker's plan to deploy thousands of Atlas humanoid robots. With 92% backing the action, the Korean Metal Workers' Union demands a say in AI automation decisions and job guarantees before any robots reach production lines.

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Hyundai workers vote to strike as humanoid robots threaten factory jobs

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Syndio makes first acquisition, betting on agentic AI to transform pay equity decisions

Seattle-based pay equity startup Syndio acquired Embrace.ai in its first-ever acquisition after nine years. The Austin-based agentic AI startup's team will help Syndio accelerate its AI-powered compensation platform, bringing governance-first enterprise AI expertise to help nearly 400 global companies make better pay decisions in real time.

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Syndio makes first acquisition, betting on agentic AI to transform pay equity decisions

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Figma brings code layers and AI motion graphics to design canvas at Config 2026

Figma unveiled a major AI update at Config 2026, introducing code layers that bring executable code directly onto the design canvas. The platform now supports AI motion graphics, shader effects, and custom AI plugins, collapsing the traditional handoff between designers and developers. The updates arrive as Figma faces mounting pressure from AI-native competitors.

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Figma brings code layers and AI motion graphics to design canvas at Config 2026

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Investors use AI in finance for research but trust human financial advisors for final decisions

An HSBC survey of nearly 10,000 wealthy investors across 10 markets reveals a clear division of labor in wealth management. While 73% use AI tools for research and risk assessment, 62% still turn to human financial advisors as their main source of investment ideas. Only 12% cite AI as the most influential factor in final investment decisions, highlighting a hybrid model where technology assists but human judgment prevails.

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Investors use AI in finance for research but trust human financial advisors for final decisions

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MIT's ultrasound wristband lets users control robotic hands and play piano with 120ms delay

MIT researchers and the University of Southern California have created a wireless ultrasound wristband that tracks hand movements in real-time, enabling users to control a robotic hand or manipulate virtual objects. The device uses ultrasound imaging of wrist tendons and muscles, paired with AI, to capture all 22 degrees of freedom of human hand motion with less than 120 milliseconds delay.

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MIT's ultrasound wristband lets users control robotic hands and play piano with 120ms delay

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Cory Doctorow warns AI bubble could trigger economic collapse as tech valuations soar to $1.4tn

Tech journalist Cory Doctorow's new book reveals how the artificial intelligence industry has ballooned into a $1.4 trillion bubble, with nine companies accounting for 35% of US stock market valuation. He warns of catastrophic economic consequences when the bubble bursts and criticizes how AI systems turn workers into 'reverse centaurs'—human assistants to uncaring machines rather than tools that augment human capability.

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Cory Doctorow warns AI bubble could trigger economic collapse as tech valuations soar to $1.4tn

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Anthropic launches Claude Tag as always-on AI coworker that learns from your Slack channels

Anthropic introduces Claude Tag, an AI-powered Slack integration that transforms workplace collaboration by acting as a persistent team member. Unlike traditional bots, this agentic AI coworker learns from channel conversations, completes tasks autonomously, and builds context over time. Available for Enterprise and Team customers, it replaces the existing Claude app on August 3.

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Anthropic launches Claude Tag as always-on AI coworker that learns from your Slack channels

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SoFi acquires Composer to bring AI investing tools to retail investors with natural language

SoFi Technologies acquired Composer Securities to launch Composer by SoFi, an AI-powered investment platform announced Tuesday. The platform enables retail investors to create, test, and automate investment strategies using everyday language, accessing over 2,000 community-built strategies. CEO Anthony Noto says the acquisition strengthens SoFi's ability to deliver sophisticated investing tools as AI becomes foundational to investing.

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SoFi acquires Composer to bring AI investing tools to retail investors with natural language

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Robot.com launches R-noid humanoid robot to tackle labor shortages in kitchens and warehouses

Robot.com, formerly Kiwibot, has unveiled R-noid, a wheeled humanoid robot designed for workplace automation across food service, logistics, and healthcare. Powered by Physical Intelligence's vision-language-action AI model, the robot handles packaging, picking, and prep work. With fewer than 40 units deployed commercially and 70 percent autonomy at launch, the startup is betting on practical task-specific automation over general-purpose humanoids.

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Robot.com launches R-noid humanoid robot to tackle labor shortages in kitchens and warehouses

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AI in legal sector wins first UK court case as firms navigate technology adoption challenges

Garfield AI secured the first court victory in England using an AI lawyer, marking a milestone for access to justice. Meanwhile, Pinsent Masons faced High Court criticism for AI hallucinations, exposing the risks of over-reliance on technology. As AI adoption in law firms accelerates, legal professionals grapple with balancing efficiency gains against maintaining human oversight and professional judgment.

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AI in legal sector wins first UK court case as firms navigate technology adoption challenges

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Google DeepMind invests $75M in A24 to develop AI filmmaking tools amid industry controversy

Google DeepMind has announced a $75 million investment in indie film studio A24 to develop AI tools for filmmaking. The partnership, managed through A24 Labs, aims to create AI-generated storyboards and production tools. But the deal has sparked fierce backlash from A24's loyal fanbase and filmmakers who view AI as a threat to creative jobs and artistic integrity.

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Google DeepMind invests $75M in A24 to develop AI filmmaking tools amid industry controversy

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Harvard Business Review warns AI workslop causes knowledge decay costing companies $9M annually

Harvard Business Review reveals companies that rushed to adopt generative AI face knowledge decay as workslop piles up. Low-quality AI-generated content costs firms $9 million annually in rework, erodes trust among colleagues, and damages organizational processes. The phenomenon affects 41% of workers monthly, requiring nearly two hours per incident to resolve.

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Harvard Business Review warns AI workslop causes knowledge decay costing companies $9M annually

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NatWest CEO warns AI will take some banking jobs as automation reshapes financial sector

NatWest CEO Paul Thwaite says AI will deliver roles that currently exist in banking, joining a growing debate about workforce reductions in the financial sector. Morgan Stanley predicts European banks will cut 200,000 jobs within five years, while JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon focuses on reskilling staff into new positions as AI adoption accelerates across the industry.

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NatWest CEO warns AI will take some banking jobs as automation reshapes financial sector

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