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Meta AI, Elon Musk's xAI, Starlink Approved, Apple Intelligence, LockBit Ransomware

  1. Meta Unveils Movie Gen AI Video Generator for Users
    Meta introduces Movie Gen, a text-to-content AI video generator that supports video and audio creation up to 16 seconds, with personalized videos and ambient sound options, currently in development.

  2. Elon Musk's xAI Unveils AI Image Generation Chatbots
    Elon Musk's xAI launches Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini chatbots, offering upgraded performance and new image-generation capabilities, but raising concerns over the lack of restrictions on generated images.

  3. Starlink Direct-to-Cell Service Approved for Hurricane Helene Areas
    The Federal Communications Commission has granted SpaceX temporary clearance for Starlink's direct-to-cell service in North Carolina to provide emergency services following Hurricane Helene.

  4. Apple Intelligence and iOS 18.1 Release Date Revealed.
    Apple iPhone 16 to receive AI-powered features with iOS 18.1 update, including notification summaries and Siri improvements, on October 28th.

  5. LockBit Ransomware Members Arrested in Global Crackdown Operation.
    Global law enforcement operations have led to the arrests of four LockBit ransomware members and the takedown of nine servers, dealing a significant blow to the cybercrime group linked to the Russian state.