ByteDance's Seedance 2.5 makes videos with native audio

Google pulled an AI image-editing feature from Google Earth less than 24 hours after launching it, following concerns that it could be used to fabricate misleading depictions of real-world locations. The tool allowed users to alter satellite imagery with text prompts, raising immediate questions about its potential for misuse. Google had initially pointed to watermarking and content filters as safeguards, but those measures proved insufficient to prevent the backlash.

ByteDance has released Seedance 2.5, an AI video model capable of generating clips up to 30 seconds long with audio produced in the same pass. The model accepts a wide range of reference inputs, including images, videos, and audio files. For production workflows that currently involve stitching together many short segments, this could meaningfully reduce the steps involved.

Fenix Flexin, known as a member of Los Angeles rap duo Shoreline Mafia, has a solo track climbing the Billboard Hot 100 - but listeners and critics are questioning whether "Rubberz" was generated by AI. The song marks a sharp stylistic departure from his usual trap-influenced West Coast sound, fueling speculation. Fenix has denied the claims while doing little to address the specific concerns raised.

A federal judge has denied xAI's request to block a Minnesota law targeting so-called "nudify" apps, allowing the state's ban to remain in effect. The ruling is a setback for xAI, which had challenged the law on legal grounds. The case adds to a growing body of litigation around state-level regulation of generative AI tools.

Snap and LinkedIn are both taking steps to curb the spread of low-effort AI-generated content on their platforms. Snap is blocking AI-generated videos from its Spotlight feed, while LinkedIn has introduced a dedicated reporting option for what many users call "AI slop." The moves reflect growing pressure on social platforms to maintain content quality as generative AI tools become more accessible.