Pinterest has launched a new setting that lets users reduce the amount of AI‑generated content appearing in their home feed on Android and the web, with iOS support slated for later. Accessible through the Home Feed Tuner’s GenAI Interests tab, the toggle allows users to turn off AI posts in categories most prone to synthetic content. While the feature does not eliminate AI material entirely, Pinterest says it aims to strike a balance between human creativity and AI innovation, reflecting the company’s response to growing concerns over AI “slop” on the platform. Read more →

Pinterest is rolling out new settings that let users dial down AI‑generated images in specific categories such as art, architecture, beauty and more. The "refine your recommendations" feature targets image pins, allowing people to limit AI content without removing it entirely. Labels for AI‑created material will become more prominent, and the tools are already live on desktop and Android, with iOS support arriving soon. The move aims to address user complaints about the platform’s susceptibility to AI "slop" while preserving quality content generated by humans. Read more →

OpenAI announced updates to its invite‑only Sora app that give users more control over how their likenesses are used in AI‑generated videos. The changes let creators add keyword or scenario restrictions to their cameo profiles and make the watermark on downloaded videos more visible. The move follows criticism from copyright experts and recent legal challenges involving AI‑generated content. OpenAI’s head of Sora, Bill Peebles, said the company is also refining safety guardrails to reduce false negatives while addressing concerns from creators and rights holders. Read more →

OpenAI's Sora app, described as a "TikTok for deepfakes," now lets users limit how AI-generated versions of themselves appear in videos. The update introduces preferences that can block cameo appearances in political content, restrict specific language, or prevent certain visual contexts. OpenAI says the changes are part of broader weekend updates aimed at stabilizing the platform and addressing safety concerns. While the new tools give creators more say over their digital likenesses, critics note that past AI tools have been bypassed, and the watermark remains weak. OpenAI pledges further refinements. Read more →