Google’s new AI-powered tool helps users learn English right in Search

Google/ZDNET When learning a new language, it’s imperative that the speaker immerse themselves in the language’s books, movies, TV shows, and music. It’s also important for the speaker to regularly converse with native speakers to understand cultural jargon, slang, and colloquial expressions. Also: How to supercharge your Google searches with AI in Chrome  But it’s … Read more

Car troubles? This scan tool will help you get back on the road

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET There are few things that strike fear into the hearts of drivers like a “check engine” light making an appearance on your dashboard — and with good reason, given that within the trade it’s called the “money light”. While most people will take their car to a mechanic, those who are into DIY … Read more

A new YouTube tool will use AI to let you sound like your favorite artist

Maria Diaz/ZDNET If you’ve ever wished you could sing like a mega-star, a new YouTube feature may let you do just that, because the company is working on an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that lets creators record audio in the voices of famous musicians. Details are still a little sparse, as no potential artists or … Read more

Insiders Say X’s Crowdsourced Anti-Disinformation Tool Is Making the Problem Worse

On Saturday, the official Israel account on X posted a picture of what looks like a child’s bedroom with blood covering the floor. “This could be your child’s bedroom. No words,” the post reads. There is no suggestion the picture is fake, and publicly there are no notes on the post. However, in the Community … Read more

Adobe’s new generative AI tool is a game-changer for video editing

Adobe Adobe’s editing applications, such as Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere, have been the cornerstone of many creatives’ everyday workflows. Since the rise of generative AI, Adobe has been developing ways to optimize those workflows, and this one will be a huge help for video editors.  At Adobe MAX, the company’s annual creative conference, the company … Read more

A New Tool Helps Artists Thwart AI—With a Middle Finger

Meanwhile, bot-protection companies like DataDome have been offering services to deter scraping for years and have recently seen a huge shift in response to the rise of generative AI. CEO Benjamin Fabre told WIRED that he has seen a surge in customers looking for protection against AI-related scrapers. “Seventy percent of our customers reach out … Read more

Generative AI Is the Newest Tool in the Dictator’s Handbook

When protests in Pakistan earlier this year escalated into clashes between pro-government forces and supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the now-imprisoned leader turned to social media to bolster his message. Khan shared this brief video clip on Twitter showing his supporters holding up signs with his face on them and chanting his name. … Read more

Google expands its AI Search to younger users, offers publishers a new tool

Google Google has been trying to leverage its undisputed lead in the search engine space to develop AI models that have as much success, including a generative AI-supported Search (SGE) and its Google Bard AI chatbot.  Also: How to use Google Bard Now, Google is adding new features that will optimize processes for early testers … Read more

With temporary status for Venezuelans, the Biden administration turns to a familiar tool

MEXICO CITY — From a White House podium in May, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas outlined new legal pathways to the United States for Venezuelans and others, along with a “very clear” message for those come illegally. “Our borders are not open. People who cross our border unlawfully and without a legal basis to … Read more

Spotify’s new Showcase instrument lets artists pay to advertise their music within the House feed

Spotify this week launched a brand new instrument known as Showcase that enables artists to advertise their work immediately within the streaming app’s revamped House feed launched earlier this 12 months. With Showcase, artists can create a cell card that they’ll use to introduce their music, together with new and catalog releases, which then seems … Read more