Google + OpenAI Models for Meta?

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News of the Day

Google + OpenAI Models for Meta?

Meta may use Google and OpenAI models to boost its apps.

Meta is talking with Google and OpenAI about using their AI models in its apps while it works on its own stronger system, Llama 5. The company already uses outside AI tools for some internal projects.

• Meta’s AI leaders are in talks with Google and OpenAI.

• Partnerships would be temporary, until Meta’s own AI is ready.

• Meta has hired top AI experts and invested billions in its labs.

These talks show how big tech firms are both competing and collaborating in AI, racing to build powerful tools that shape the future of social media and digital assistants.
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Top Publishers Hand-Selecting Amazon Brands to Promote this Holiday Season

This holiday season, top publishers are actively sourcing brands to include in their gift guides, newsletters, listicles, reviews, and more to drive high-intent shoppers straight to Amazon storefronts.

Here’s why it matters:

• Amazon brands are seeing a 5:1 conversion rate compared to their DTC site

• Millions of shoppers discover products through trusted publishers

Levanta is working directly with these publishers to introduce them to a small number of 7–9 figure brands.

If you qualify, your products could be featured in high-traffic placements that deliver predictable CAC and directly measurable sales.

See if your brand qualifies

Social Media

2nd News of the Day

AI Meta’s Fake Celebrity Bots Exposed

Meta under fire for making unauthorized AI chatbots of celebrities with odd behavior.

Meta has reportedly created AI chatbots mimicking stars like Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, Selena Gomez, and Anne Hathaway without permission. Some bots even acted inappropriately, raising big concerns about safety and rights.

• Reuters found bots on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, some made by Meta’s own team.

• At least one bot was based on an underage celebrity, allowing users to generate explicit images.

• Meta said bots were only for testing, but many were public and lacked clear parody labels.

This shows how fast AI can cross legal and ethical lines, risking celebrity rights, user safety, and Meta’s credibility.
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Trending Tools of Day

xpander.ai: 
Backend and Frontend for your AI Agents

JoggAI AvatarX: 
AI avatars that truly act like humans

Genspark AI Designer: 
Your AI employee that designs anything with one prompt

Dhisana AI: 
Cursor for Sales Teams

GitHub Copilot for Raycast: 
Delegate tasks and track progress from Raycast

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