A Note of Thanks as We Close Out the Year
As we wrap up the year, we wanted to take a moment to reflect — and, most importantly, to say thank you.
This year marked a major step forward for AiNews.com. We were honored to take part in industry conversations at events like HumanX and Ai4, and to be invited to moderate the HumanX webinar, helping bring thoughtful discussions about AI’s real-world impact to a broader audience. Behind the scenes, we continued doing what we care about most: delivering responsible, accessible AI news that puts clarity before hype.
We also saw meaningful growth from this community and our team. Our Beehiiv newsletter grew by 66% this year, with readers now spanning the globe — primarily in the United States, followed by India and the United Kingdom, along with many other countries worldwide. Beehiiv even shared that our readership is now large enough to populate the town of Jefferson, Iowa — a small detail, but one that made us smile. On LinkedIn, more than 1,400 new people connected this year, reinforcing how valuable thoughtful, consistent engagement can be.
This year also brought growth behind the scenes. We welcomed two contributing writers to the AiNews team, expanding the perspectives and expertise we’re able to share. And in January, we’ll be welcoming interns, as part of our commitment to mentoring the next generation of journalists and storytellers working at the intersection of AI and media.
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Holiday Publishing Schedule
As the year winds down, we’ll be sharing a couple of light newsletters early this week before taking a short holiday pause. We wish you and your families a very happy holiday season! We look forward to reconnecting with you next year!
Regular publishing will resume Monday, January 5.
Thank you for being part of this community. We’re grateful for your trust, your curiosity, and your support — and we’re excited for what’s next.
— Alicia Shapiro & the AiNews.com Team
Today’s Headlines — The latest reporting and analysis from AiNews.com:
Meta Prepares New Image, Video, and Text AI Models for 2026 Release - Meta is preparing a new generation of AI models spanning image, video, and text, with a planned release in early 2026. The company’s Superintelligence Labs is betting on multimodal systems and improved coding capabilities to help close the gap with leading AI rivals. This article breaks down what Meta is building, who’s leading the effort, and why the stakes are high.
More AI Headlines (Curated by AiNews.com) — Other major stories making waves across the AI world today:
OpenAI adds new teen safety rules to ChatGPT as lawmakers weigh AI standards for minors - OpenAI has updated ChatGPT with new teen safety rules as lawmakers weigh AI standards for minors. The changes expand protections for users under 18, including stricter behavior guidelines and age-appropriate responses, amid rising scrutiny from policymakers and child-safety advocates. Stay informed on how AI platforms are adapting their policies as youth use grows.
Anthropic’s Project Vend Phase Two - Anthropic has published Phase Two of Project Vend, advancing an experiment where its Claude AI agent manages a small shop and business tasks to assess autonomous decision-making in real-world scenarios. Improvements in reasoning, tools, and operational performance suggest incremental progress, though challenges remain in robustness and scaling. Here’s a look at how this ongoing research could influence future AI agent deployment.
Luma releases a new AI model that lets users generate a video from a start and end frame - Luma AI has released Ray3 Modify, a new model that lets users generate or transform videos by providing a start and end frame, preserving original performance while creating smooth transitions between them. Backed by a16z and focused on video and 3D AI, this tool expands the possibilities for generative video workflows. Here’s how this model could change visual content creation.
Turn a Long Article Into Social Media Posts Using ChatGPT
In this tutorial, learn how to use ChatGPT to repurpose a long article or report into ready-to-post social media content—without rewriting everything manually.
Step-by-step:
Paste your article or report into ChatGPT: This can be a blog post, newsletter article, press release, or interview transcript.
Ask ChatGPT: “Turn this article into 3 LinkedIn posts written in a professional, conversational tone.”
Refine the format if needed: For example:
“Rewrite these LinkedIn posts to be 2–3 sentences each and end with a question to encourage engagement.”Create platform-specific versions: Follow up with:
“Now turn the same content into an X (Twitter) thread and an Instagram caption.”Edit for voice and accuracy: Review the posts and ask ChatGPT to adjust tone, shorten language, or remove anything that feels unclear or repetitive.
Copy, paste, and schedule: Use the final versions directly in your social scheduling tool or post them manually.
Pro tip: If you want consistency, tell ChatGPT: “Save this writing style and use it for future social posts.”
AI Tools:
Please note that AiNews.com does not endorse the following AI tools. We aim to share the tools we come across that you may find helpful in you work or daily lives.
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Ask Olivia: https://ask-olivia.com/ Meet Olivia - The AI Communication Coach - for Anyone. Anywhere. Anytime. Olivia helps you understand how each person’s perceptions shape your team or relationship, so you can work smarter together.
Gordon: https://meetgordon.com/ Raising Capital? Meet Gordon. The AI Fundraising Agent for Pre-Seed Startups.
AI Santa Claus: Bring Christmas magic to your kids with AI Santa. Send a message to Santa today.
Official NORAD Tracks Santa: As part of the annual NORAD Tracks Santa program, OpenAI worked with NORAD to create three simple holiday tools within ChatGPT that parents and Christmas enthusiasts can use to bring extra joy into their homes. Elf Enrollment that turns a photo into an "official" Santa's helper. Santa's Toy Lab turns a child's toy idea into a printable coloring page. Christmas Story Creator uses a fill-in-the-blank style storytelling tool that lets families plug in names, places, and fun details to create a one-of-a-kind holiday tale to read aloud.
PiXmas: Transform photos into magical Christmas studio portraits instantly.
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