YouTube has quietly rolled out a new mobile video editor called YouTube Create , aimed at making it easier for anyone to produce polished Shorts and long‑form videos directly from their phone. Positioned as a free companion app to the main platform, it bundles together tools that creators previously had to piece together from multiple third‑party editors. What is YouTube Create? YouTube Create is a standalone editing app for Android and iOS that lets creators stitch together clips, add music, effects, and captions, and then publish straight to their channels. It is designed with a touch‑first interface and simplified workflows so beginners can edit quickly while still giving experienced creators fine control over timing, audio, and visuals. Core editing features The app covers most everyday editing needs in one timeline view. Combine multiple videos, photos, and audio tracks in a single project, with tools for trimming, clipping, cropping, and rotating clips. Adjus...
Let’s dive into the beautiful chaos. China’s AI push? It’s all about scale with a sprinkle of ambition—maybe too much, too fast. The government wants to embed AI everywhere, from smart cities to self-optimizing factories. They’re producing models almost as quickly as bubble tea shops open in Beijing, but experts note a lack of “seasoning”—the real-world impact is lagging behind the glitter. China dreams of AI permeating 90% of its economy by 2030, but the current burst is outpacing investment, raising doubts about whether these cardboard skyscrapers will stand the test of time. Meanwhile, Character.AI just slammed the door on users under 18 after a wave of lawsuits linked to teen mental health tragedies. Emotional attachments to chatbots proved dangerous, sparking parent cheers and regulatory scrutiny. The company will phase out open-ended chats for teens by late November, launch stricter age checks, and limit screen time—proving maybe kids and em...