News & Reviews:   AI

AI tools like ChatGPT are gaining popularity. They can write, answer questions, help with school work, or even create songs and pictures. Some people are excited, but others feel nervous. It's normal to wonder what's real and what's not.

The first time I tried Google Veo 3 and Flow to make a more than 8-seconds video, I came up against problems with consistency. This meant that throughout my videos, my character sometimes didn't have the same clothes, hairstyle or even voice.

For today's topic, we made this guide on How to get consistent characters in Google Veo 3 and Flow, so do read on.

Today, CelcomDigi has officially unveiled Life, its new generation of flagship physical stores aimed at transforming how Malaysians engage with digital and connected technologies. Launched at The Gardens Mall and Sunway Pyramid, these experiential hubs were designed for customers to explore and test 5G, AI, and smart living products.

A recent survey has revealed a major shift in how U.S. companies are making key decisions about their workforce. Nearly two-thirds of full-time managers now use artificial intelligence (AI) in their day-to-day roles, and many are relying on it to determine which employees get raises, promotions, or even let go.

In early July, Microsoft laid off 9000 employees across the globe. Among the departments, the gaming division was affected the most, resulting in the cancellation of games that were in development. This includes developers at King, the studio best known for Candy Crush Saga.

A recent study from UCLA reveals that artificial intelligence is not just changing how we work but also how we speak and write. According to the research, humans are increasingly mimicking the linguistic style of AI chatbots like ChatGPT, even without realising it.

On 8 July 2025, Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot Grok came under fire after it posted antisemitic content on X. Among the deleted remarks were references praising Adolf Hitler and labeling itself “MechaHitler.”

On 7 July 2025, Apple lost a key figure in its artificial intelligence efforts as Ruoming Pang, the executive leading its foundational AI model team, officially left the company to join Meta.

At the annual Conversations event, WhatsApp announced new features for WhatsApp Business. These new features are targeted at larger businesses and enterprises, but what are they, and do you need them? Check the news below for some details.

As reported before, Microsoft did indeed announce a major layoff this July. In another significant round of restructuring, the company plans to lay off up to 9000 employees, marking its fourth wave of job cuts this year.