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YouTube announced new AI-powered features for creators, including likeness detection, auto-dubbing, Shorts enhancements, and live stream updates. These tools aim to improve content creation, engagement, and monetization, with a focus on Shorts and podcasts. The updates are rolling out globally, starting in the US, as of September 20, 2025.
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As of October 2025, OpenAI's valuation surged to $500 billion following a $6.6 billion secondary share sale by current and former employees to investors including SoftBank, Thrive Capital, and MGX. Despite not yet turning a profit, OpenAI has secured massive AI infrastructure deals with Oracle, Nvidia, and AMD, fueling rapid growth and complex partnerships across Silicon Valley's AI ecosystem.
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Former President Trump announced plans to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali residents in Minnesota, citing crime and fraud. The move, which could affect a small number of Somalis nationally, faces strong opposition from local leaders and advocates, amid concerns of fueling hate and Islamophobia. The announcement marks a broader push to tighten immigration protections.
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The US Mint produced its final penny on Wednesday, ending 232 years of coinage. The move aims to save costs, as pennies now cost more to produce than their face value. Existing coins remain in circulation, but future production has ceased following bipartisan support and government cost-saving measures.