Instagram has unveiled a new feature that allows users to visually check and manually adjust its recommendation algorithm. Instagram announced that it will first apply "Your Algorithm" to the Reels tab on December 10, 2025. Based on the premise that recommendations should change as interests shift, the company explained that it utilizes artificial intelligence to summarize individual topics of interest and enables users to adjust them. The feature appears when watching Reels, in the upper right corner of the screen, along with two [… ] hearts.
Google is experimenting with a feature to change Gmail addresses. Users will be able to change the beginning of their existing @gmail.com address, retaining their existing email, photos, and other Google service data. However, the change instructions are currently only available on the Hindi support page, suggesting the initial rollout will likely be in India or Hindi-speaking countries. The English page states that Gmail addresses are typically not changeable […]
Naver announced on the 26th that it plans to introduce "Lounge," a new open community service where users can freely communicate on various topics and view the latest trends at a glance. Lounge is scheduled for an official launch on January 28 next year, and Naver is recruiting 500 official supporters, known as "Lounge Mates," to promote the service during its initial phase. Lounge leverages the operational [… ] that Naver has accumulated over more than 20 years of operating various UGC services, such as Knowledge iN, Blogs, and Cafes.
A large-scale power outage in the United States has led to the temporary suspension of operations for some vehicles operated by the autonomous driving service Waymo. This outage caused problems with power infrastructure in specific regions, impacting various urban functions, including transportation and communications. In the process, the stability and dependence of autonomous driving systems are once again drawing attention. Waymo stated that it took measures to automatically stop its autonomous vehicles in the affected areas, prioritizing safety above all else. [… ]
OpenAI is expanding its user experience with the introduction of a year-end summary feature. ChatGPT has launched "Your Year with ChatGPT," an annual usage summary service similar to Spotify Wrapped. This feature summarizes users' ChatGPT usage throughout 2025, using visual content and summary information. This feature will be available initially in select English-speaking countries, including the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Free Plus […]
OpenAI has released the latest version of its new image generation feature, ChatGPT Image. This update is based on OpenAI's new flagship image generation model and features up to four times faster image creation and editing. Users can now achieve their desired results more intuitively, whether creating entirely new images or retouching existing ones. The new ChatGPT Image more accurately reflects user input. Image […]
On December 17th, Google unveiled its new AI model, Gemini 3 Flash. Gemini 3 Flash boasts frontier-level intelligence focused on speed and is designed to accelerate the entire learning and development process. With this model, Google aims to make Gemini 3's next-generation intelligence available to a wider audience at no cost. Gemini 3 Flash, along with the Gemini 3 Pro and Deep Think […], released last month, […]
Google has ignited competition in the AI browser market by unveiling Disco, an experimental web tool based on Gemini 3. Disco's core function is to automatically generate personalized web applications by analyzing a user's open browser tabs and AI conversation history. With this, Google aims to expand the web browsing experience from simple information consumption to active tool creation. Disco's first feature is Zentaps. Zentaps […]
The industry is watching closely to see if Kakao can regain user trust with its update that restores the KakaoTalk friends list to the home screen. On the 16th, Kakao sequentially rolled out the KakaoTalk app version 25.11.0 update, starting that day. Users can update KakaoTalk on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Due to the sequential nature of the rollout, the exact timing of the update may vary. The core of this update is the feed-style screen […]
The Walt Disney Company and OpenAI have signed a major agreement to provide Sora with iconic Disney characters. This partnership will allow Sora to generate fan-made short videos featuring over 200 characters, costumes, props, vehicles, and backgrounds from the Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars universes. Users can create videos by simply inputting simple sentences, and some of the generated videos will be available on Disney+. The agreement also includes a $1 billion investment from Disney to OpenAI.
On the 16th, Kakao unveiled a new update for its AI app service, Kanana, highlighting expanded personalized experiences and enhanced community usability as key priorities. Kanana is a service that allows users to experience AI in a familiar way in their daily lives through conversations with the group AI mate, Kanana, and the personal AI mate, Nana. Reflecting user feedback, Kakao revamped the app structure in October and introduced specialized AI mates for each topic. Since then, it has expanded its multimodal AI capabilities and […]
The Framework Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and the Establishment of a Trust Foundation, also known as the Framework Act on AI, will take effect on January 22nd of next year. South Korea is the second country to enact AI-related legislation, following the European Union, but will be the first in the world to implement it. The EU plans to implement a significant portion of its high-risk AI regulations starting in August of next year, giving South Korea a head start in implementing the system. Among the key issues in the Framework Act on AI […]
