Google’s AI Mode can now tap into your Gmail and Photos to provide tailored responses

The company notes that AI Mode doesn’t train directly on your Gmail inbox or Google Photos library. Instead, it trains on specific prompts and the model’s responses. 

Spotify brings AI-powered Prompted Playlists to the U.S. and Canada

Now available in the US and Canada, Spotify’s AI-powered Prompted Playlists let users describe what they want to hear using natural language commands.

Snapchat gives parents new insights into teens’ screen time and friends

With these new features, Snap is likely looking to appease regulators and parents over concerns about safety and screen time on its platform.

Former Googlers seek to captivate kids with an AI-powered learning app

Sparkli said that education systems often fall behind in teaching modern concepts. The company wants to teach kids about topics like skills design, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship by creating an AI-powered learning “expedition.”

X copies Bluesky with a ‘Starterpacks’ feature that helps you find who to follow

X says the new feature, similar to Bluesky’s Starter Packs, will arrive in the coming weeks.

Todoist’s app now lets you add tasks to your to-do list by speaking to its AI

The feature, now public, lets you create to-do’s and action items by speaking naturally to the app’s AI.

Apps for boycotting American products surge to the top of the Danish App Store

Two origin ID apps, NonUSA and Made O’Meter, are seeing downloads surge as Europeans boycott US-made goods.

Threads rolls out ads to all users worldwide

Ads on Threads will roll out gradually to users over the coming months, Meta says.

YouTube will soon let creators make Shorts with their own AI likeness

YouTube Shorts viewers might soon see AI versions of their favorite creators when scrolling through their feeds.

Adobe Acrobat now lets you edit files using prompts, generate podcast summaries

Adobe is adding AI tools to Acrobat, including the ability to generate podcast summaries of files, create presentations, and a way for users to edit files using prompts.