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Roblox Demos ‘Moments’ Short-Form Video Feed, AI Features

Roblox is launching an in-app feature called Roblox Moments, a scrollable short-form video feed for users 13 and older to upload and share clips. The company is also debuting new AI tools including one that generates 4D objects “where the fourth dimension is interaction.” Real-time voice chat translation and agentic updates to the Roblox Assistant AI helper are among the other features announced at the Roblox Developers Conference, where the company promoted an 8.5 percent bump in creator revenue potential and introduced an “age estimation” initiative that will use facial ID in addition to other tools. Read more

TikTok Partners with Fandango for In-App Movie Ticket Sales

TikTok has teamed with Fandango to sell movie tickets, allowing entertainment fans “to go from movie discovery to ticket purchase directly within the TikTok app.” The integration is powered by TikTok Spotlight, a film and TV vertical the social platform launched last summer. The first film on offer is Disney’s “Tron: Ares,” opening in theaters October 10. “Fans will see a ‘Get Tickets’ button on movie-related in-app hubs, which will seamlessly connect them to Fandango’s ticketing flow,” TikTok explains, noting that from there, moviegoers can select seats and purchase tickets. Read more

Samsung Offers Microsoft Copilot via Premium TVs, Monitors

Samsung is integrating Microsoft Copilot with its 2025 lineup of AI-powered TVs and monitors. Copilot can be accessed through the Samsung Tizen OS, the Samsung Daily+ lifestyle hub and Click to Search, enabling conversational AI support for personalized recommendations, searches, interactive learning and other experiences. The South Korean manufacturer’s high-end hardware already has Samsung Vision AI, and the AI-assisted Click to Search and Bixby voice assistant. Copilot joins the mix, appearing on the home screen app menu. Once selected, Copilot appears as an animated emoji that reacts with simple expressions and lip movements. Read more

OpenAI Developing a Job Platform and Certification Program

OpenAI is sending the message that artificial intelligence is coming to make jobs, not take jobs. The company is developing the OpenAI Jobs Platform and a complementary OpenAI Certification program, and says it will certify 10 million Americans by 2030 working with launch partners including Walmart. The move comes as OpenAI is amping up its commercial endeavors. Although observers are positioning the career-focused effort as a potential rival to LinkedIn, owned by OpenAI investor Microsoft, the new contender will have a much narrower focus. It is expected to go live in mid-2026. Read more

Google Pushes Generative Video with Filmmaker in Residence

Google wants to heighten the profile of its Veo 3 video generator, and to help do so has named Henry Daubrez, the longtime creative chief at the multidisciplinary Dogstudio/DEPT, filmmaker in residence at Google Labs. In addition to working with the Google team to continue developing the Veo 3-powered Flow AI filmmaking tool, Daubrez will mentor artists in a new pilot program called Flow Sessions. Select filmmakers will get unlimited access to Flow, a subscription product starting at $20 per month, plus mentorship and AI education as part of Flow Sessions. Read more

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