OpenAI Launches Sora 2 and TikTok-Style Social App - OpenAI has officially launched Sora 2, its most advanced video and audio generation model to date, alongside a new social app that could rival TikTok — a move that puts the company directly into the global short-form video market.

Accenture to Cut Staff Who Can’t Reskill on AI in Major Restructuring - Accenture says employees unable to reskill on AI will be “exited” as the consultancy doubles down on artificial intelligence in a sweeping restructuring strategy. As part of the shift, Accenture outlined a six-month $865 million business optimization program, which includes costs for severance packages and headcount reductions.

California Passes First-in-Nation Frontier AI Safety Law, SB 53 - California has enacted the nation’s first law governing frontier artificial intelligence models, requiring transparency and safety measures to balance innovation with public trust. “California has proven that we can establish regulations to protect our communities while also ensuring that the growing AI industry continues to thrive. This legislation strikes that balance,” said Newsom.



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Amazon unveils the next generation of AI-powered Echo devices, purpose-built for Alexa+ - Amazon introduced their most advanced Echo devices yet, featuring premium audio, next-generation AI processing and Omnisense sensor fusion for more proactive and personalized Alexa+ experiences.

Periodic Labs Launches to Build AI Scientists and Autonomous Research Labs - Periodic Labs, a new AI startup backed by a16z, Felicis, and investors including Jeff Bezos and Eric Schmidt, aims to create “AI scientists” capable of accelerating discovery. Founded by AI veterans behind ChatGPT, DeepMind’s GNoME, and the neural attention mechanism, the company is building autonomous labs that blend artificial intelligence with experimental science.

Go to n8n.io, create your account, click "Create workflow," and press Tab to add an AI Agent node to the canvas

Configure the AI Agent by selecting a chat model (GPT-4o mini), adding Google Calendar as a tool, and authenticating with OAuth credentials

Set the tool description to "Create calendar events" and add the current date/time to the system message using "{$now}" for proper context

Test by typing "Schedule dinner for tonight from 7 to 9 p.m." in the chat panel and verify the event appears in your Google Calendar

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