Jun 20, 2025
Retter Reboot #25
The OpenAI Files Reveal Internal Calls for AGI Oversight
Leaked documents show OpenAI staff urging stronger oversight and transparency as the company races toward artificial general intelligence (AGI). Concerns include safety, leadership decisions, and mission drift. The files reignite debate over who controls AGI’s future.
Experts Warn AI May Be Changing How Our Brains Work
Neuroscientists say daily AI use could reshape cognitive habits like memory, attention, and critical thinking. Relying on AI for tasks may reduce mental effort, especially in younger users. Long-term effects are still unclear but under study.
Midjourney Releases First AI Video Model Amid Legal Pressure
Midjourney has launched its first AI video model, expanding beyond images just as it faces lawsuits from Disney and Universal. The tool generates short, stylized videos from text prompts. The release pushes creative AI forward despite rising copyright risks.
YouTube Unveils Veo: New AI Tool for Creating Shorts
YouTube has introduced Veo, an AI video generator that helps creators produce Shorts from text prompts. The tool focuses on quick, stylized outputs optimized for mobile viewing. It aims to streamline content creation across the platform.
AWS Plans to Rely Less on Nvidia with Custom AI Chips
Amazon Web Services is ramping up use of its own AI chips, Trainium and Inferentia, to reduce dependence on Nvidia. The move aims to lower costs and secure long-term compute capacity. AWS says adoption of its chips is growing among enterprise users.
Google Launches Production-Ready Gemini 2.5 AI Models for Enterprise
Google has released its production-ready Gemini 2.5 models aimed at enterprise use. The models offer strong reasoning, coding, and data analysis, targeting OpenAI’s lead in the business AI market. They’re available through Google Cloud and Vertex AI.
Report: OpenAI May Use Antitrust Pressure Against Microsoft
OpenAI is reportedly considering leveraging antitrust concerns to gain more independence from Microsoft. Tensions have grown over control, product direction, and revenue sharing. Talks are ongoing as both sides navigate their AI alliance.
OpenAI Drops Scale AI After Signing Data Deal with Meta
OpenAI has ended its partnership with Scale AI as a data provider, following a new agreement to access Meta’s data for AI training. The shift reflects growing competition and changing data strategies in the AI space. OpenAI will now rely more on Meta’s ecosystem.
YouTube Adds Shopping Stickers to Shorts
YouTube has launched shopping product stickers for Shorts, letting creators tag items directly in videos. Viewers can tap to learn more or buy products without leaving the app. The feature aims to boost in-video shopping and creator revenue.
WhatsApp to Introduce Ads in App for the First Time
Meta plans to roll out ads in WhatsApp for the first time, starting with the Status and Channels sections. Core chats will remain ad-free, but the shift marks a major change in the app’s business model. The rollout will begin gradually later this year.
Adobe Launches Dedicated Firefly App for Image and Video Creation
Adobe has released a standalone Firefly app that lets users generate and edit images and videos using AI. The app includes prompt-based tools and is aimed at creators of all skill levels. It’s part of Adobe’s push to simplify generative design.
Salesforce Raises Slack Prices, Promises More AI Integration
Salesforce is increasing prices for Slack and other services, citing upcoming AI-powered features as added value. The company says the changes will support deeper automation and smarter workflows. The new pricing takes effect later this year.
Multiplier Raises $27.5M to Build AI-Powered Accounting Platform
Multiplier, founded by a former Stripe exec, has raised $27.5 million to develop AI tools for accounting roll-ups. The platform helps consolidate financial data across businesses to streamline operations and insights. The startup targets finance teams and multi-entity firms.
