Chinese AI platforms are paying people to license their faces for AI-generated videos, raising new questions about biometric identity, consent, and digital ownership.

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WhatsApp Web now supports encrypted voice and video calls in browsers, alongside call transfers, waiting rooms, HD video, and clearer audio.

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Google Photos is rolling out a one-tap AI Enhance button and new Android video playback speed controls, giving users faster ways to edit photos and videos.

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Google Vids adds AI avatar controls, custom music, and YouTube publishing, positioning itself as a powerful new competitor in AI video creation.

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ByteDance has reportedly paused Seedance 2.0’s global rollout after copyright disputes with Hollywood studios added new pressure to the AI video race.

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Apple’s MotionVFX deal brings a well-known Final Cut Pro plugin maker inside the company, signaling a deeper investment in creator software and subscription tools.

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