Listen to today’s podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-nqwUyvLDEvs7bV985k-gQ
AI Daily Podcast
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
Adobe rolls out free generative AI for Creative Cloud Pro users as a limited-time bonus
By Mike Fazioli — December 8, 2025
Adobe is giving Creative Cloud Pro subscribers a limited-time boost: unlimited Firefly and third‑party image generations plus unlimited Firefly video generations through December 15. The update rides alongside new tools like Photoshop’s Harmonize and upgraded Generative Fill, Illustrator’s cleaner Image Trace and Turntable, and Premiere Pro’s AI Object Masking and Scene Edit Detection. It’s a timely counter to Affinity’s new free tier and a strong nudge for pros to lock in AI-powered workflows before the offer expires.
BNY and Google are teaming up to supercharge the bank’s AI ambitions with Gemini 3
By Reed Alexander — December 8, 2025
BNY is integrating Google Cloud’s agentic AI and Gemini 3 into its internal platform, Eliza, to automate multi‑step workflows like client onboarding and document checks. The bank says Eliza now supports 120+ automated tasks and is deploying over 100 “digital employees,” all governed by strict model‑risk reviews and access controls. It’s a clear signal that Wall Street’s race to operationalize AI agents is shifting from pilots to production—with compliance and safety guardrails built in.
Tesla drivers can now let Grok navigate and be their ‘personal guide’ on the road
By Tom Carter — December 8, 2025
Tesla’s holiday update lets xAI’s Grok add and edit navigation stops by voice, deepening the chatbot’s integration into the in‑car experience. The feature, available on select vehicles with capable processors, comes as Tesla seeks to re‑ignite demand and considers investment ties with xAI. It underscores how automakers are turning AIs into real‑time copilots—while public controversies around chatbot behavior linger in the background.
One UI 8.5 beta is here: Major updates for Samsung Galaxy S25 series users
By Sanuj Bhatia — December 8, 2025
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 beta (based on Android 16 QPR2) brings upgraded Galaxy AI editing via Photo Assist, smarter Quick Share suggestions, and Audio Broadcast with Auracast. New anti‑theft protections, a refreshed 3D icon look, and a customizable Quick Settings panel round out the update, plus Storage Share for seamless file access across Galaxy devices and even TVs. The beta is live for S25 models in select markets via the Samsung Members app.
How banks like Morgan Stanley and Citi are upskilling their engineers for the AI era
By Alice Tecotzky — December 8, 2025
Major banks are racing to retrain developers with in‑house academies, short video modules, and hackathons as AI reshapes software work. Leaders at Citi, Morgan Stanley, and Capital One say engineers must learn to “speak” to AI agents in plain English, delegate larger tasks, and validate agent‑written code—ushering in a continuous‑learning culture. The goal: boost productivity and shift engineers toward higher‑impact problem‑solving while maintaining rigorous standards.
Surge AI CEO says he worries that companies are optimizing for ‘AI slop’
By Shubhangi Goel — December 8, 2025
Surge AI’s Edwin Chen warns that industry leaderboards can push labs to optimize for flashy, dopamine‑driven answers over truth and utility. Researchers and founders echo concerns that benchmarks often miss real‑world value and are susceptible to gaming, muddying comparisons between models. The critique highlights a growing call for evaluation methods that reward reliability, safety, and economic usefulness—not just style points.
Meta reportedly pushes the release of new mixed‑reality glasses to 2027
By Brady Snyder — December 8, 2025
Internal memos suggest Meta’s next mixed‑reality glasses (code‑named Phoenix) are slipping to early 2027 to ensure a polished, reliable user experience. The shake‑up follows high‑profile design hires from Apple and teases a “limited edition” wearable in 2026 and a significantly upgraded Quest headset. As XR competition intensifies, Meta appears to be prioritizing design quality and unit economics over hitting earlier timelines.
