AI News Roundup – September 12, 2025
How do AI models generate videos?
AI video generators use a technique called latent diffusion transformers to turn random pixels into coherent video based on text prompts
How AI made Meet’s language translation possible
Google Meet now offers real-time language translation during calls, using AI to translate spoken language almost instantly while mimicking the speaker’s voice
Partnering with generative AI in the finance function
Chief Financial Officers are increasingly using generative AI to automate routine tasks like report generation, freeing them up to focus on high-value strategic work
OpenAI secures Microsoft’s blessing to transition its for-profit arm
OpenAI has reached an agreement with Microsoft to transition its for-profit arm into a public benefit corporation, paving the way for more independence
The AI Movie Factory Is Ramping Up
The use of AI in filmmaking is growing, sparking an ideological clash in Hollywood between tech companies and artists who emphasize the human element
The web has a new system for making AI companies pay up
A new system called Really Simple Licensing (RSL) allows websites to add licensing terms to their files, aiming to make AI companies pay for training data
Godfather of AI Says His Creation Is About to Unleash Massive Unemployment
AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton warns that AI will cause widespread unemployment as companies use it to replace workers and generate massive profits
Breakthrough Technology Study Sheds Light on Consciousness and Recovery After Brain Injury
Researchers have developed an AI tool called SeeMe that can detect hidden signs of consciousness in brain-injured patients by analyzing tiny facial movements
6 ways to use NotebookLM to master any subject
Google’s NotebookLM has added new student-focused features, including AI-generated flashcards, quizzes, and a personalized Learning Guide
OpenAI Says It’s Making a Full Hollywood Movie Using AI
OpenAI is reportedly using AI to create a feature-length animated film, aiming to cut production time and costs while raising concerns about job displacement

