Why One of the Founders of Generative AI is Fully Committed to Web3?

Leila Polosukhina is one of the authors of the groundbreaking "Attention is All You Need" paper in 2017, which helped create the Transformer model that supports generative AI systems like ChatGPT. Subsequently, she left Google to found NEAR, shifting her focus to Web3 to realize a more decentralized and democratic future for the internet. Despite a cooling interest in Web3 among investors, Polosukhina remains optimistic about its decentralized digital business vision. She believes that blockchain technology will play a significant role in providing evidence of content origins, among other things. Overall, Polosukhina aims to build a fairer, value-sharing future for the internet through Web3.

Eliminate Complex Prompting: Google Launches Its First Native Interactive AI Design Tool, Pics

Google introduced the AI design application Pics at the 2026 I/O conference, integrated into Google Workspace. Users can generate social media images, marketing materials, and other visual content through text prompts, without requiring professional design skills. This move marks Google's formal entry into the AI design market dominated by Canva and Claude Design, aiming to lower the design barrier and address the challenges of precise control in generative AI.

Previews of the Major Upgrade to Apple Siri: Auto-Deletion of Chat Records, Can Privacy Help Catch Up with AI Lags?

Apple plans to release a new version of Siri at the June WWDC, with a core selling point being privacy protection. It will support users in setting up automatic deletion of chat records (30 days, 1 year, or permanent retention) as a differentiated strategy to compete with products like ChatGPT. This move aims to regain control in the smart assistant market, but whether the focus on privacy is a genuine commitment or a strategic statement remains to be seen.

WeChat Releases Youth AI Insight Report: Token Consumption Exceeds 50 Billion, Generative AI Becomes Standard in Teaching

According to the official report "Global Youth AI+Mini Program Insight Report" released by WeChat, the results of the educational platform's open four years are remarkable: the annual token consumption in AI creation by teachers and students has exceeded 50 billion, equivalent to 3.75 million deep conversations. The platform has attracted nearly 80,000 students and 17,000 teachers globally, with more than 280,000 mini program projects created in total, marking that generative AI has been deeply integrated into youth programming education.

Netflix Secretly Established AI Animation Studio INKubator Aiming to Produce Feature-Length Content

Netflix secretly established a new animation studio called INKubator, positioned as 'generative AI native,' using AI technology to produce short-form animations and feature-length content. The department was launched in March 2026 and is led by Serrena Iyer, who previously worked at DreamWorks, MRC Studios, and A24, and is currently conducting large-scale hiring.

Apple Introduces AI Virtual Instructors: Personalized Training Courses for Global Sales

Apple plans to upgrade its sales training app Apple Sales Coach, introducing AI virtual instructors that use generative AI to transform dry documents into dynamic training videos. This will provide efficient and engaging personalized learning experiences for global sales partners, marking a step forward in Apple's internal office use of AI from 'AI research' to more advanced applications.