CONTENT CREATION TOOLS
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan’s 10-year-old daughter vibe-codes several creations, including a messaging app, apps similar to GeoCities and a game inspired by FarmVille, with each project also featuring its own marketing and sales plan
Maxima Zuckerberg, daughter of Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, is interested in artificial intelligence and software development. She is currently experimenting with vibe-coding, which uses natural language to create software with AI tools. While her parents support her enthusiasm, they have imposed restrictions on developing online projects. Priscilla Chan specifically did not allow Maxima to create a dating website due to safety concerns.
Why Big Tech companies Microsoft, Google, Meta and others are opting for voluntary buyouts
In response to fluctuating market demands, Meta has rolled out voluntary exit packages in France aimed at workforce restructuring. This initiative is part of a broader trend as tech giants like Google and Microsoft implement similar measures globally to optimize costs. These packages offer employees the choice to depart with financial incentives and transition support, showcasing a more favorable approach compared to traditional layoffs amidst economic uncertainty.
Karnataka to train 5,000 government school teachers in AI literacy under JanAI initiative
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced the programme at the Namma Shaale, Namma Javabdarievent at Vidhana Soudha on November 4. The 12-month initiative, scheduled to run from January to December 2027, will be implemented by the Head Held High Foundation in collaboration with the Department of School Education and Literacy.
How businesses are using generative AI to create content at scale
The integration of generative AI into creative workflows is revolutionizing content production and innovation. Many Indian creators are witnessing enhanced business success and operational efficiency through these tools. Nonetheless, human intervention is vital to uphold brand consistency and quality in the final results. At the ET AI Awards 2027, outstanding organizations leveraging generative AI in their creative practices will be celebrated.
Amazon steps up creator investments as it looks to convert social media influence into sales
Between January and September, creator content influenced 42 million customers on Amazon, of whom 28 million made a purchase. A total of 133 million products were purchased through creators during the period, said Nidhi Thakkar, head of social commerce for emerging marketplaces at Amazon. Influenced customers grew 50% year-on-year, while purchasing customers increased 92%. The figures were recorded before the Diwali shopping season.
How Pocket FM is using AI to take Indian stories global
Pocket FM is using AI to help writers bring their stories to life and reach listeners across the world. With Sherpa, its AI-powered writing partner, the company is making it easier to manage long storylines and develop characters while keeping the creative decisions in the hands of writers.
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Meet Mahmoud Felfel and Hammad Syed, two Egyptian founders who built a text-to-speech tool; their voice AI startup was later acquired by Meta
Mahmoud Felfel and Hammad Syed are the founders of PlayAI. Both of them Egyptian entrepreneurs who had previously worked at Dubai-based classifieds platform Dubizzle. The idea for starting the company came when they got frustrated by limited access to regional content in audio formats. The aim was to make written content more available through speech technology.
Epic Games offers up to Rs 47 lakh for AI-powered games in four-day competition
Epic Games’ 2026 AI Mega Jam will run from November 12 to 15, offering cash prizes and continuation grants of up to $50,000 for developers building games with Unreal Engine or Unreal Editor for Fortnite. Participants can use AI tools and agents throughout development, while an in-person event in San Francisco will feature teams from major technology companies.
‘Brands need to be loved by humans and read by agents’: BCG’s Lauren Wiener on AI’s impact on marketing
The growing influence of AI and LLMs on purchase decisions is significant across various consumer touchpoints. Brands are now required to optimize content for both human and AI consumption to compete effectively. Marketing leaders are rethinking traditional media-budget allocation strategies in response to these changes. Personalisation and an integrated approach to agentic marketing are emerging as critical priorities for brands moving forward.
ET Wealth Expo 2026: Day 2 to explore alternative investments, financial freedom and the changing face of wealth
From diversifying beyond equities and exploring real estate investments to planning early retirement, navigating legal complexities and understanding the wealth potential of artificial intelligence, Day 2 of ET Wealth Expo 2026 will examine how investors can multiply wealth, achieve financial freedom and make informed financial decisions.
Rhode Island sues Meta over alleged tolerance for scam advertising
The suit, filed by Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha in Providence Superior Court, accuses Meta of unlawfully profiting from and participating in the creation of billions of dollars in scam advertising - even as it assured its billions of users that it was working diligently to protect them.
Content India 2027 to bring 1,000-plus media and entertainment professionals to Mumbai
Taking place in Mumbai from March 10 to 12, Content India 2027 will draw upwards of 1,000 stakeholders from the media and entertainment world. This gathering will spotlight innovative technologies and foster international co-productions, striving to establish India as a premier hub for content creation. Organized by Dish TV India and C21Media, the event serves as a vital marketplace for collaboration and growth within the industry.
How GoDaddy is changing the way Indian SMBs use AI
Online presence for enterprises have become vital, and thankfully with the advent of AI, easier as well. While creating a website, branding, logos, and finding the right potential customers was a matter of expertise in yesteryears, it can now be done without having the relevant skills and/or resources. GoDaddy, as always, is leading the way!
JetSynthesys launches AI-powered creative platform JetKreate
JetSynthesys has introduced JetKreate, an AI-powered platform integrating scripting, visuals, audio, and video production. This platform was revealed at the CII Big Picture Summit 2026 in Mumbai and aims to streamline content creation. JetKreate caters to individual creators, marketers, brands, and agencies by allowing the development of various types of content. The platform offers free credits for new users alongside paid plans for enhanced features.
Galleri5 launches AI filmmaking platform, targets global VFX and animation market
Galleri5 has rolled out enhanced functionalities for its AI Studio platform, tailored to streamline film production workflows. The company's vision includes integrating sophisticated technologies into traditional VFX and animation methods.
YC-backed AI video creation startup Clueso raises $10 million led by Dharana Capital
The round saw participation from new investors Founders Future and Neotribe Ventures, along with existing investors Y Combinator and f7 Ventures. More than 80% of the fresh capital came from existing investors, the company said, taking its total capital-raise to $12 million.
Meet Sabba Keynejad, man who was rejected by Y Combinator but kept building VEED, his startup later reached $40M in annual recurring revenue
In 2018, with Timur Mamedov, he built the company. They had only one idea, and it was to make people edit videos easily, and create clips directly in a web browser, without needing complex software or advanced technical skills. The company later expanded its platform to serve content creators, marketers and businesses.
US, China, EU: three paths to regulating AI
The United States, China and the European Union are taking different paths to govern artificial intelligence, as calls grow worldwide to rein in its most powerful systems. The same day, Trump ordered federal agencies to replace the term "artificial intelligence" with "super intelligence" in official communications.
Investor awareness key to long-term wealth creation, technology double-edged sword: ANMI President Kamlesh Shroff
Investor education in India is vital for effective market participation and wealth accumulation. The trend of younger investors signifies a promising advantage for early market entry. Nonetheless, the escalating prevalence of online financial scams threatens investor assets. SEBI highlights capital protection through regulated investment pathways and stresses the necessity for investors to cautiously validate the legitimacy of entities before making fund transfers, thereby mitigating scam risks.
Pocket Entertainment’s Rohan Nayak says its AI tool helped writers create IP worth $100 million
Nayak described Sherpa as a long-form, serialised fiction writing harness. It combines a planner that maps arcs and scenes, a structured memory that tracks what each character knows, and a prose engine that drafts scenes while critic models check for continuity and quality.
Eloelo Group opens AI video production engine to creators, brands, studios
Entertainment company Eloelo Group has unveiled Dolphin AI, an agentic AI studio designed to handle video production from scripting and planning to generation and editing. The AI agent's main proposition is to maintain continuity across multiple shots. The platform was developed initially to address Eloelo’s own high-volume video production requirements and is now being offered to external users.
Human touch in AI era & 'original' Indian piece in reels & movie puzzle
Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat sees a human comeback in an AI-heavy content world, predicting audiences will gravitate towards more authentic, less AI-driven storytelling. He also wants India to move from being a massive content consumer to a global creator of original IP, using its stories to power tourism and creative economy.
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to use voter database before 2026 midterms. Why accuracy, privacy and false matches are under scrutiny
The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Department of Homeland Security to use the SAVE database for voter eligibility checks. This ruling follows a lower court's decision that blocked the expanded use of the system. Critics are concerned about the accuracy of federal records and the potential for wrongly flagged citizens. States can decide if they will utilize this federal resource as they prepare for elections.
AI Is Changing How Customers Choose Your Business
As AI increasingly mediates how customers research, evaluate, and choose suppliers, competitive advantage is shifting from direct customer understanding to managing AI-shaped interactions. Drawing on the experiences of three small-to-medium sized businesses they worked with, the authors show how firms can adapt. A manufacturer improved sales efficiency by screening AI-generated inquiries before investing engineering time in quotations. A boutique hotel learned to monitor how AI tools described its business and revised public content to improve accuracy and differentiation. A B2B software company replaced periodic customer reviews with continuous monitoring of customer feedback and AI-generated market perceptions. Across all three cases, the lesson is that firms must treat AI as a new intermediary in the customer relationship. Winning companies will not necessarily spend the most on technology; they will build systems for continuously listening, interpreting signals, and adapting strategy in markets where both customers and the information they rely on are increasingly AI-mediated.
Adobe Premiere comes to Android after a year on iPhone: We speak to Adobe executive Diksha Kuhar
Adobe has rolled out its Premiere mobile video editing app for Android, following a successful launch on iPhone last year. Designed to offer a comprehensive production workflow, this app introduces features like frame-accurate editing, a multi-track timeline, and innovative AI tools. User feedback has played a pivotal role in refining audio quality and voiceover options, underscoring Adobe's commitment to empowering creators with robust mobile editing capabilities.
Brahma AI raises $150m at $2b valuation in Multiples-led round
Brahma AI has successfully raised $150 million through preferred share issuance led by Multiples. This funding values the company at $2 billion post-money and aims to support product development and research initiatives. The company has been awarded a Technology & Engineering Emmy Award for its innovative AI-based technology. It is also preparing to launch interactive digital human applications across various sectors.
AI startup Demoverse raises $600K to let consumers co-create products with brands
Demoverse secured six hundred thousand dollars in pre-seed funding led by Lumikai. This platform uses artificial intelligence to let consumers shape product concepts before production. Brands can now predict demand and reduce excess inventory, especially in fashion. Consumers whose ideas are used will earn royalties when products are commercialised.
Pocket FM launches AI fiction-writing platform to help creators build long-form stories
Pocket FM has launched Sherpa, an AI-powered fiction platform designed to help writers build and manage long-running stories across hundreds of episodes. The platform uses specialised AI agents and long-term narrative memory to maintain characters, relationships and storylines, as Pocket FM seeks to scale content production and help creators develop intellectual property across formats and markets.
Meta launches subscriptions with enhanced AI features
The service, which has already hit 15 million subscriptions and trials during its phased introduction, aims to offer more than 50 features across Meta's platforms for content creation, audience engagement and business management.
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