🔥 Leaked: Secrets of OpenAI’s Sora Video Model

Happy Thursday AI Enthusiasts!

OpenAI's Sora video model leaked unexpectedly, sparking debates: is it the game-changer we hoped for, or have rivals already caught up? Let's dive into the details…

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🧠 Breaking News: Sora Leak: OpenAI’s Video Model Shakes the Web.
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🎯 Zoom Rebrands to Embrace AI: What You Need to Know

Zoom has rebranded from 'Zoom Video Communications' to 'Zoom Communications,' shifting focus from its video conferencing origins to establish itself as an AI-first workplace platform.

Here's what's happening:

• Zoom '2.0' introduces the tagline “AI-first work platform for human connection,” emphasizing AI tools that help users work “happier, smarter, and faster.”

• The AI Companion will be central to this shift, offering expanded context, web access, and the ability to take actions across the platform.

• This rebrand follows recent launches like AI Companion 2.0 and Zoom Docs, positioning Zoom to compete with major tech companies. CEO Eric Yuan shared his vision of creating customizable AI digital twins, aiming to reduce workweeks to just four days.

Why it matters: The company that became synonymous with remote work during the pandemic is now betting on AI to shape its future. While the name change may seem symbolic, Zoom’s bold AI push signals a trend that many other companies may soon follow as AI becomes a central part of daily life.

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🔥 Sora Leak: OpenAI’s Video Model Shakes the Web

Breaking News: A protest group, "Sora PR Puppets," leaked OpenAI's unreleased Sora video model on Hugging Face, showcasing improvements and fueling debate over its early access program.

Here's what's happening:

• The protest group alleges OpenAI used hundreds of artists for unpaid testing while tightly controlling content and sharing rights.

• Before it was shut down, the temporary Hugging Face upload revealed 1080p 10-second clips rendered much faster than the reported 10-minute times, complete with OpenAI watermarks.

• Reports suggest OpenAI is already training a new Sora version to tackle render delays, potentially adding features like in-painting and image generation.

Why it matters: As competitors push AI video tools to market, Sora has stayed under wraps—until now. The leak offers a glimpse into OpenAI's progress, showing impressive features but no clear edge over rivals. It also highlights potential friction with the creatives involved in testing.

NEWS FLASH

Here are the latest developments in AI:

• Anthropic has introduced custom writing styles for Claude, letting users choose preset tones or upload sample text to train the AI on their personal communication style.

• Inflection AI's new CEO, Sean White, announced a strategic pivot, shifting focus from next-gen AI models to enterprise tools through recent acquisitions.

• Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas teased a sub-$50 voice assistant device designed to "reliably answer questions," following a viral social media post.

• Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump plans to create a White House AI czar role to coordinate federal policy, with input from Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s Department of Government Efficiency.

• Uber is launching a Scaled Solutions division to hire gig workers for AI data labeling, serving both internal needs and external clients like Aurora and Niantic.

• French startup Mistral AI is expanding in Silicon Valley with a new Palo Alto office and ramping up its U.S. AI talent.