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From streaming to software, microdrama startups rewrite their growth pitch
Peak XV Partners-backed Dashverse has discontinued its consumer platform DashReels and is looking to raise $30-40 million, largely for Frameo AI, its video production software for businesses. Eloelo, which raised $80 million this week led by Hornbill Capital and NBCUniversal, is investing in Dolphin AI, its new production suite, alongside content creation and international expansion.
Microsoft employees raise concerns over AI strategy amid 60,000-person buyout offer
The letter, cited in a report byThe New York Times, accuses Microsoft of pursuing AI with a “speed-at-all-costs” approach and urges the company to stop linking employees' use of AI tools to performance rewards or reprimands.
After laying off thousands, Meta now offers voluntary exit packages like Google and Microsoft. Here's all you need to know
Meta has launched a voluntary exit programme in France, designed to reorganize its team while pivoting towards artificial intelligence development. This attractive package includes severance pay, mobility leave, and extensive career support for transitioning employees. This initiative reflects a growing trend in the tech industry, as companies like Google and Microsoft are also adopting similar voluntary separation strategies. Employees wishing to participate must apply by November 5.
Google voluntary buyouts: What's the exit package, which teams qualify and how many employees are eligible after Microsoft's similar offer?
Google Voluntary Exit Programme Details: Google has expanded its voluntary buyout programme to selected employees in five countries. The offer comes as Microsoft rolls out a similar voluntary exit scheme covering around 60,000 employees. Here's a look at Google's severance package, eligible teams and the number of employees who could opt for the offer.
Microsoft director took a voluntary exit offer in July. Now, he is a construction worker, plumber. What prompted his career change?
After 25 years at Microsoft, former director Shawn Mrzena accepted a voluntary exit offer in July and swapped corporate meetings for hands-on work and outdoor adventures. He has since explored construction, plumbing, product design and fly fishing. Sharing his 90-day experience on LinkedIn, Mrzena said leaving corporate life helped him rediscover the satisfaction of building and fixing things. He plans to decide his next career move in 2027.
As Microsoft offers buyouts to 60,000 employees, a tech leader explains the hidden risks of such a large-scale offer
Microsoft's voluntary buyout offer to around 60,000 employees has led a technology advisor to flag two risks companies may overlook when experienced workers leave. Rob Zelinka warns that businesses could lose critical institutional knowledge and face cybersecurity gaps if employee access to accounts, data and internal systems is not managed properly. He also raises questions about how technology companies are balancing investments in AI with workforce decisions.
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Microsoft buyouts: Which 60,000 employees in the US, UK and Canada qualify, benefits, severence package and more. Read the full memo
Microsoft buyouts: Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to eligible employees in the US, UK, Canada and India. Employees have until early December to decide whether to accept the offer and leave the company by year-end. Here’s who qualifies, what employees need to do and how the latest programme compares with Microsoft’s earlier retirement buyout.
Microsoft offers voluntary exits to 60,000 employees: What's in it, who qualifies and will India’s 23,000-strong workforce be impacted?
Microsoft has introduced a voluntary exit offer for eligible employees in India, the US, the UK and Canada, covering around 60,000 workers globally. The programme offers financial support and career transition services, but India's share remains unclear. The announcement comes amid US scrutiny of Microsoft's foreign-worker visa practices.
What is the difference between buyout and layoff? Microsoft offers buyout to 60,000 employees; check what it means for workers
Microsoft buyout offer to 60,000 workers: Microsoft has introduced a Voluntary Exit Offer (VEO) for eligible employees in India, the US, Canada and the UK, with reports suggesting around 60,000 workers could qualify. The programme allows employees to leave voluntarily with financial support, unlike layoffs, where the company decides to cut jobs. The move comes as Microsoft ramps up AI investments while managing workforce costs.
‘You are more than who you work for’: Ex-Microsoft director shares life after voluntary exit
Former Microsoft director Diane Boettcher has advised employees considering voluntary buyouts to look beyond their professional identities. Having left the company under its retirement programme nearly four months ago, she shared how her experience shaped her. Microsoft has extended voluntary exit offers to approximately 60,000 employees across India, the US, UK and Canada.
Microsoft announces voluntary exit offer for 60,000 employees in India, 3 other countries
Microsoft has announced a voluntary exit programme for eligible employees in multiple countries, including India. The offer is available to employees at level 70 and below until December 1. Eligible employees will receive severance packages and career transition services as part of the initiative.
Microsoft offers exit packages to India staff amid $20.5 billion AI push
While the company has not given specifics of the number of people who shall be covered through this programme, there are around 60,000 employees eligible globally. The decision will be taken by December 1, 2026 and those opting for it will be given a package similar to a standard severance offer, including one month of base salary for every completed year of service, health insurance and career transition services.
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.
Google’s new Vids update makes AI video creation simple and free
Google is making video creation easier with new AI tools in Google Vids. Users can now generate short video clips from simple text prompts or images for free. This feature, powered by Veo 3.1, allows up to ten videos per month. Google is also enhancing avatar customisation and adding AI-generated music for paid users.
Google’s Veo 3.1 turns AI filmmaking into magic
Google has unleashed Veo 3.1 and major upgrades to its AI filmmaking platform Flow, enabling creators to make studio-quality videos directly from text, images, and sounds. With powerful audio generation, deeper scene control, and intuitive editing, Google’s Veo 3.1 redefines creative storytelling in the AI era. This article explores how Flow’s new features like multi-image video generation, seamless extensions, and smart editing, are revolutionizing digital creation for artists, developers, and enterprises.
Google unveils Veo 3.1 AI video generator and new features in filmmaking tool Flow
Google has launched updated video models, Veo 3.1 Standard and Fast, via its Gemini API. These versions improve on Veo 3 with more realistic videos and better prompt matching. The company claimed that it can generate “richer native audio” and offer more control over style and storytelling, enhancing overall video quality.
Key takeaways from Alphabet’s Q2 results: AI takes centre stage
The parent of Google reported better-than-expected Q2 results. Revenue rose 4% to $96.4 billion and EPS climbed 22% to $2.31 per share. As the demand for its cloud products and services rises, Alphabet said it will invest about $85 billion this year, up from the previous forecast of $75 billion.
Google Gemini’s Veo 3 AI video model goes live in India
Announced at Google’s I/O 2025 developer conference in May, Veo 3 was accessible only to AI Ultra subscribers at $249.99 a month. In June, Google brought it to the more affordable $19.99 AI Pro plan under the name Veo 3 Fast. These videos are still 8 seconds long and in 720p resolution, but Google claims that they’re now twice as fast to generate, due to backend improvements.
YouTube Shorts has hit 200 billion daily views: CEO Neal Mohan
Mohan also revealed that people are now watching more than 1 billion hours of YouTube on their TVs every day. In May, YouTube topped Nielsen’s The Gauge report for the fourth month in a row, making it the most-watched streaming platform in the US. The platform made up 12.5% of all TV viewership, the largest share ever recorded by The Gauge across any streaming service or channel.
Canva integrates Google’s Veo 3 to enable video clips with sound
Canva has introduced a new AI-powered video feature using Google’s Veo 3 model, allowing users to create short video clips with sound from text or voice prompts. Available to paid and nonprofit users, the company plans to expand access gradually. It also announced the acquisition of the startup MagicBrief.
Veo 3 drops a roast video: Is there anything AI can’t do?
On May 27th, 2025, “The Dor Brothers” utilised Google's Veo 3 to create a viral Instagram reel parodying influencer reactions to disasters. The AI-generated video showcased uncanny accuracy in expressions and tones, leaving viewers astonished. This highlighted Veo 3's ability to produce studio-quality content from mere prompts, sparking debates about AI's potential impact on creative industries.
Google Veo 3 unleashed: the first AI video generator with audio is here — price, access, features & why it’s the future of video creation
Google unveils Veo 3, a powerful new AI video model that creates full videos from text prompts—with audio included. Revealed at Google I/O 2025, Veo 3 adds lifelike sound, speech, and music to its already stunning visuals. From comedy shows to ancient history lessons, creators are using it to produce viral, high-quality content in minutes. Available now only in the U.S. via the Gemini Ultra plan, Veo 3 is being called the start of a new era in AI filmmaking. This story dives into how it works, who can use it, and what makes it so revolutionary.
Google launches AI video creator Flow with Veo 3
Google introduced Flow, an AI-powered video generator, at its developers' conference, evolving from the VideoFX experiment. Flow utilises Veo 3, Imagen, and Gemini to create videos and audio from text prompts, offering camera control and editing capabilities. The tool in available to certain users in the US, and will be rolled out in other markets soon.
YouTube Shorts gets AI upgrade with Google DeepMind’s Veo 2: Now available in the US and more countries
YouTube’s Dream Screen once only offered AI-generated backgrounds for Shorts, but with Veo 2, creators can now generate full-fledged video clips, adding a new level of creativity and realism to their content.
Google unveils Veo 2, rivals OpenAI in AI video generation
According to Google, Veo 2 generates highly detailed and realistic videos across a wide range of styles and topics. Unlike many other AI video generation models that "hallucinate" details, such as extra fingers or unexpected objects, Veo 2 greatly minimizes these errors, producing more accurate results. New users can can signup for the waitlist on Google Labs for access to the model.
Google I/O 2024 key announcements: Check latest Android features, Gemini upgrades, new AI assistant and more
Google I/O 2024 highlighted Google's strides in AI, especially with Gemini models improving applications like Workspace and Chrome. They're launching AI-generated answers atop search results in the US, with a global rollout planned, impacting how over a billion users access information. While this promises streamlined searches, concerns about site traffic remain. Other innovations showcased include Veo for video creation, Gemini's expanded capabilities, and Project Astra, an ambitious AI assistant.
Startup gets ready for factory robots working alongside humans
Veo’s proprietary technology uses lidar sensors to create real-time maps of factory work spaces, so that robots can slow or stop completely when human workers get too close.
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