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 […]
Shopify, the global commerce platform, today officially announced its 2026 Winter regular update, "Renaissance Edition," featuring over 100 new products and features that will revolutionize the future of commerce. This edition focuses on AI-powered efficiency gains, accelerated penetration of enterprise and B2B markets, and global omnichannel integration, embodying its ambition to help merchants usher in a new era of growth. AI assistant "Sidekick" […]
A new feature released by Adobe on December 10th allows users to use Photoshop directly within ChatGPT. Simply describe your desired content with text, and Photoshop will automatically refine your images, eliminating the need for complex editing skills. Combining world-class image editing tools with an interactive interface creates an environment where creativity is easily accessible to everyone. Adobe also offers free access to Adobe Express and Adobe Acrobat within ChatGPT.
Samsung Electronics will launch the beta program for One UI 8.5, its next-generation mobile operating environment, starting on the 8th. This version builds on the existing One UI 8 with significantly enhanced AI features and device-to-device connectivity. The beta program will be launched sequentially for Galaxy S25 series users in six countries: Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, and India. Users interested in participating can […]
