TODAY IN AI
Click here to watch Sora 2 in action. Source: OpenAI
1. OpenAI launches AI-powered video feed: The ChatGPT maker announced two major products: the Sora 2 video model, and the Sora app. The AI model generates hyper-realistic video clips, while the Sora app presents them in a TikTok-style feed. The app features a “cameo” tool, letting users insert themselves or friends into generated scenes, with the ability to revoke access at any time. See it here.
2. Microsoft brings ‘Agent Mode’ to Office apps: Excel can now run multi-step data analysis, build models, and validate results — functions previously reserved for power users. In Word, the Agent Mode helps draft, summarize, and refine documents in an interactive workflow. Office Agent, meanwhile, creates polished PowerPoint decks and Word reports directly from chat. Read the details here.
3. Google makes search visual with AI Mode: Users can now search using reference images or natural-language prompts, receiving visually rich, shoppable results instantly. Queries like “moody maximalist bedrooms” or “barrel jeans that aren’t too baggy” can be refined in real time, turning traditional filters into a conversational, interactive experience. The update is rolling out this week for US users.