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Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Meta's AI Push Grows with PlayAI Deal, Instagram Engagement Hits New High
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is a . On July 11, Citizens JMP analyst Andrew Boone reiterated a Market Outperform rating on the stock with a $750.00 price target. The firm is optimistic about Meta following information that Instagram's global time spent growth accelerated in June, growing 11.9% year-over-year. This implies a 100 basis point improvement from May. The research note highlighted that this growth acceleration comes despite tougher one-year and two-year comparisons for the social media platform. Instagram's growth was even more phenomenal in the United States, accelerating to 17.4% year-over-year in June. It seems that it is also successfully consolidating short-form video engagement, which is why the firm noted that the platform's comparison metrics will ease meaningfully from July through the end of the year. In other news, Bloomberg reported that Meta has completed a deal to acquire PlayAI, an artificial intelligence startup focused on voice technology. The PlayAI team will be joining Meta this week and will be reporting to Johan Schalkwyk. Schalkwyk recently joined Meta from a voice AI startup called Sesame AI Inc. While we acknowledge the potential of META as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: and Disclosure: None. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
TechCrunch
29-06-2025
- Business
- TechCrunch
Trump says he's found a buyer for TikTok
In Brief A group of 'very wealthy people' is set to buy short-form video app TikTok, according to President Donald Trump. 'We have a buyer for TikTok, by the way,' Trump said in a Fox News interview on Sunday morning. 'I think I'll need probably China's approval. I think President Xi [Jinping] will probably do it.' Trump declined to share more details about the buyers, saying only that he would reveal their identities in two weeks (apparently his favorite unit of time). Trump has repeatedly delayed a bill forcing owner ByteDance to sell the app or see it banned in the United States. In January, he said his 'initial thought' was to create 'a joint venture between the current owners and/or new owners whereby the U.S. gets a 50% ownership.' He's also said he was open to allies Larry Ellison or Elon Musk buying the app, although Musk seems like a less likely candidate now.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
UGCTeam.io Launches Innovative Social Media Video Creation Platform Combining AI and Human Talent
WAN CHAI, HONG KONG / / June 14, 2025 / A new content creation service, has officially launched, offering a fresh approach to short-form video production for individuals, brands, and agencies looking to stay relevant across today's top social platforms. specializes in producing engaging, short-form videos tailored for platforms such as YouTube shorts, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn. The company combines the efficiency of artificial intelligence (AI) with the creativity of real people to offer a scalable solution for content creation-whether for organic growth or paid advertising campaigns. "We don't just create videos-we manage your entire social media presence," said the CMO of "From scripting and editing to posting on all channels, our team does everything for you. It's high-quality, affordable, and designed to help brands grow faster." One of standout features is its AI-generated avatars, which mimic realistic human appearances. These virtual presenters are used to create dynamic videos that don't require a human actor-yet still retain a personal touch. For clients who prefer authentic, real-person content, the platform also works with a team of creators to deliver that option as well. Beyond video creation, provides copywriting, editing, and multi-platform publishing support. The service is also suited for PPC advertisers, helping them produce compelling ad creatives optimized for performance across platforms like YouTube Ads, Meta Ads and TikTok Ads. With the rapid rise of short-form video content, aims to become a go-to resource for marketers, solopreneurs, and brands looking to scale their content efforts efficiently-without sacrificing quality or consistency. To learn more, visit Company Information Organization: UGCTeamContact Person Name :Calum DuncanWebsite: contact@ SOURCE: UGCTeam View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
TechCrunch
21-05-2025
- Business
- TechCrunch
TED's app launches a short-form video feature ahead of potential TikTok ban
With TikTok still facing the possibility of a ban in the U.S., the popularity of short-form video content continues to grow. The latest company to enter this space is TED, the non-profit best known for its TED Talks featuring prominent figures like Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and the late Pope Francis. On Wednesday, the company announced its new short-form video feature, aptly named 'TED Shorts.' The feature has gradually rolled out to users since the beginning of May. Available on both iOS and Android devices, TED Shorts can be found in the middle of the navigation bar. By tapping the button, users are taken to a swipeable vertical feed featuring short snippets of TED Talks and other original content. Users can like videos, leave comments, and share with friends. TED teamed up with Geniun, a no-code platform for generative video experiences, to power the TikTok-like feature. As Genuin explained to TechCrunch, TED's new feed will be personalized with AI, curating a selection of videos based on factors like personal interests, trending subjects, and other signals to surface the most relevant content for each viewer. Image Credits:TED TED Shorts is one of the more notable additions to the app, which hasn't seen a significant update in its 15-year history. Since its launch in 2010, the app has primarily served as a destination for users to access TED Talks and other content via their mobile devices, such as educational animations and 26 podcasts spanning various topics like business, climate, and health. The new feature offers a way for users to discover highlights of their favorite speakers before committing to a full-length video. This is also the first time users can engage with one another within the TED app, fostering a sense of community that may have been previously lacking. TED already has a substantial following on YouTube (26.1 million), TikTok (2.8 million), Instagram (8.1 million), and other social media channels, indicating a demand for short video content. Techcrunch event Join us at TechCrunch Sessions: AI Secure your spot for our leading AI industry event with speakers from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Cohere. For a limited time, tickets are just $292 for an entire day of expert talks, workshops, and potent networking. Exhibit at TechCrunch Sessions: AI Secure your spot at TC Sessions: AI and show 1,200+ decision-makers what you've built — without the big spend. Available through May 9 or while tables last. Berkeley, CA | REGISTER NOW The launch of TED Shorts comes at a crucial time as the app seeks to boost its growth. Head of Product Tricia Maia tells TechCrunch that the app had been deprioritized 'for several years,' which impacted its monthly active users and annual growth metrics. According to Appfigures, the app was downloaded 1 million times in 2024, a 17% decline compared to 1.2 million installs in 2023. To date, the company boasts more than 30 million app downloads globally. Image Credits:TED TED joins a growing number of companies adopting short-form video content as platforms compete for users' attention. Earlier this month, Netflix revealed that it's experimenting with a short video feed for its mobile app. Meanwhile, TikTok faces a potential ban in mid-June, although President Trump plans to extend the deadline for a third time as deal negotiations continue. Should U.S. users lose access to TikTok, they might seek alternative platforms, and TED hopes they'll turn to what it believes is higher-quality content compared to that found on other apps. 'In an era of fragmented attention, people are actively seeking more thoughtful, less overwhelming ways to connect with new ideas, and with each other,' Maia said. '[TED Shorts] is our antidote to algorithm fatigue and doom-scrolling low-quality content.' The company plans to continue evolving TED Shorts over time to meet user needs while also exploring new ways to enhance community building. Maia added, 'We'll explore ways to add new community features, and expand community-driven features to other TED platforms, like our website… This could expand beyond video and mobile to a cross-platform community engagement experience where our audience won't just watch videos, but can participate in truly personalized, topic-driven digital communities on a global scale.'
Forbes
21-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Invisible Universe Unveils Invisible Studio, An AI Engine For Short-Form Video
Invisible Universe, the social-first animation company behind IP collaborations with Serena Williams, Jennifer Aniston, and the D'Amelio family, is launching a new enterprise product that could change how short-form video is made. The company today announced the launch of Invisible Studio, a proprietary AI-powered platform that compresses the content creation cycle from weeks to hours. Designed specifically for brand-safe, performance-optimized short-form video, the platform has already been adopted by major players in entertainment, toys, and gaming—and is now opening up to new enterprise partners. Invisible Studio is a modular creative engine trained on five years of social data and tested at scale inside Invisible Universe's own globally distributed animation pipeline. 'We became our own first customer,' said CEO and co-founder Tricia Biggio in an interview on Monday, May 19th. 'We cut production costs by 95%, doubled our output, and reduced animation timelines from ten days to just six hours. Now we're making it available to partners.' At the center of the platform is Orbi, an AI creative assistant trained on best practices in short-form storytelling and platform-specific optimization. Orbi learns from how posts perform across platforms like TikTok and YouTube, closing the loop between creation and distribution. 'Content should be doing a job for you,' Biggio said. 'If it's not performing, we help you understand why and improve fast.' Invisible Universe introduces Invisible Studio. The platform is model-agnostic and integrates with leading tools for voice, image, and video generation. Its proprietary Image2Model technology can transform a single image into a repeatable, production-ready character without requiring training data from other unlicensed content in a matter of days. 'That's something no one else has,' Biggio said. 'We can train a visual model in days, based on as little as one drawing.' FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder Invisible Studios' closed system protects client IP from theft or inadvertent use of others' copyrighted content. 'We create a brand-safe environment where your creative team can plug in and start making content that looks and feels exactly like your franchise,' Biggio explained. 'Whether it's sizzle reels, new product concepts, storyboards, or actual posts, they never have to leave the platform.' Editing with Invisible Studio. Invisible Studio's early partners include five global media and consumer brands, signed since January. 'These are companies not known for moving quickly,' Biggio said. 'But they understand what's at stake—especially with AI. They need a way to scale content safely, consistently, and without legal exposure.' Biggio emphasized that Invisible Studio does not rely on scraped internet datasets or public diffusion models. 'We're training models based on IP that our partners already own. That solves a huge part of the copyright and brand safety equation.' The launch marks a shift for the five-year-old company, which was founded in 2020 and initially built its own original franchises using a vertically integrated, global animation team. At its peak, Invisible Universe operated with over 100 animators across continents, creating characters like Qai Qai, Serena Williams' daughter's doll brought to life, and Clydeo, an animated dog who lives with Jennifer Aniston. Biggio said the company's evolution toward software began 18 months ago. 'We could have sprinkled AI into our pipeline, like everyone else,' she said. 'But the tools were fragmented, copyright was unclear, and we needed something end-to-end. So we built it.' The result is a production and distribution engine tailored to the realities of short-form content—volume, velocity, and virality. 'Short-form is the most consumed format globally, and we're just scratching the surface,' said Biggio. 'AI unlocks scalable content production, which used to be an oxymoron. Now, it's the future.' Invisible Studio is currently focused on enterprise partners, but Biggio hinted at broader ambitions. 'One day, we want creators to be able to sit next to us at the Pixar table. This platform is the first step.'
