Luma AI, the a16z-backed AI video and 3D model company, announced a new model called Ray3 Modify that lets creators edit existing footage by providing character reference images and start‑and‑end frames. The model preserves the original motion, timing, eye line and emotional delivery while allowing transformations such as costume changes, location swaps or full reshoots with AI. Ray3 Modify is available through Luma’s Dream Machine platform and follows a recent $900 million funding round led by the Public Investment Fund‑owned AI firm Humain. Read more →

Qualcomm announced the AI200 and AI250 processors, built on its Hexagon neural processing technology, to target AI inference workloads and compete with Nvidia's dominance. The AI200, slated for release next year, offers 768 GB of RAM and can be combined in racks of up to 72 chips. The AI250, planned for 2027, promises a generational leap in efficiency and lower power consumption. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund‑backed AI firm Humain will use both chips in its upcoming AI datacenters, signaling Qualcomm's push into the high‑performance AI market. Read more →

Qualcomm announced a new generation of Snapdragon processors at its Snapdragon Summit, positioning the chips as the hardware foundation for AI agents on smartphones and PCs. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and the Snapdragon X2 Elite family promise dramatically higher token‑processing speeds, increased TOPS performance, and on‑device large language model support. Executives Durga Malladi, Vinesh Sukumar, and CEO Cristiano Amon highlighted how the upgrades could make AI assistants faster, more reliable, and capable of accessing personal data locally. The company also showcased a prototype PC from Humain that uses a prompt‑driven AI interface, illustrating the shift toward agent‑centric user experiences. Read more →