From AI PCs to Celebrity Voices — A Week of Bold New AI Moves

🧠 From AI PCs to Celebrity Voices — The Future Is Speaking Louder

Hello friends 👋 This week in AI is nothing short of cinematic. Microsoft has officially turned Windows 11 into a full-fledged AI computer with voice and vision capabilities. Meanwhile, Meta AI just made headlines by introducing Deepika Padukone as an official AI voice — the first of its kind from South Asia.

But that’s not all — Google’s Veo 3.1 brings cinematic camera motion to AI videos, Perplexity’s Comet browser now pays users $10 per referral, and Grok Imagine has taken realism to another level with its new zoom effect and algorithmic transparency from Elon Musk himself.

Let’s dive into this week’s most exciting AI updates shaping the way we create, work, and communicate.

⚡ Grok Imagine Gets a Major Upgrade + Elon Musk on “The Grok Algorithm”

BREAKING: Grok Imagine—the one-click AI video maker from xAI—just received a massive upgrade that’s turning heads worldwide. The latest version introduces ultra-realistic zoom effects, cinematic depth, and incredibly detailed lighting across every frame.

🎥 What’s New in Grok Imagine

• ⚡ Ultra-realistic zoom effects with cinematic depth and precision.
• 🖼️ Sharper textures and refined high-detail lighting.
• 🚀 Faster rendering, smoother transitions, and zero lag.

📲 Update your Grok app now and see it for yourself — the realism is stunning! Grok has surged to #3 in the App Store’s Productivity category across 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇯🇵 Japan, and 🇫🇷 France.

🧠 Elon Musk on Grok’s Algorithm: “Are You Interesting?”

Elon Musk revealed how Grok’s AI algorithm determines visibility on X — and it’s refreshingly honest. The system doesn’t care about fame, politics, or followers. It only asks one question: “Is your post interesting?”

• ❌ Post a plain link? Invisible.
• ✅ Add a sharp hook, striking image, or witty line? You’re viral.
• 💬 Musk: “The system tries to determine whether a post will be interesting to users.”

Grok’s algorithm is turning X into a meritocracy of attention — no shadowbans, no bias — just pure engagement physics. The more engaging your content, the higher the reach.

🧩 Coming Soon: Grokipedia V0.1

Elon Musk also confirmed that Grokipedia V0.1 — a new AI-powered knowledge engine — will launch this Monday. Even in its “buggy beta,” Musk claims it’s already better than Wikipedia. Users will be encouraged to test and provide feedback as it evolves.

Source: Elon Musk via xAI on X

💻 Windows 11 Becomes a Full AI Computer

Microsoft has announced a major upgrade: every Windows 11 PC is now officially an **AI-powered computer** with Copilot AI built in. You can simply say “Hey Copilot” to control your computer by voice or text. Copilot can even see your screen, understand what you’re doing, and perform actions for you.

• Voice & Vision Control: Copilot uses AI vision to understand what’s open on your desktop — from resumes to video edits — and helps instantly.
• Smarter Search: The new taskbar and Windows Search are AI-connected, letting you find apps, files, and settings much faster.
• Local File Automation: Copilot can read PDFs, extract information, and connect to cloud services like Google Drive or Gmail.
• AI for Gaming: Integrated with Xbox, it now gives real-time tips and insights to improve gameplay.
• Privacy First: Copilot only works with your permission — you can pause or disable it anytime.

With Windows 10 support ending, Microsoft encourages users to upgrade to Windows 11 to unlock these new AI features.

💰 Earn $10 for Every Friend You Invite — Perplexity Comet Browser

Perplexity has launched a limited-time referral program for its Comet Browser. You can earn $10 USD for every friend who downloads and uses Comet through your invite link.

🧭 Step-by-Step Guide

1. Download Comet Browser from Perplexity’s official site.
2. After installation, create a new account — this offer is valid for new users only.
3. Open the browser and visit or search any website.
4. Open a new tab and click on “Invite Friends.”
5. Copy your referral link and share it with friends.
6. Only friends who sign up for the first time using your link will count as valid referrals.

💵 Payments and Terms

• You must have a Dub account to receive payments.
• Payments are processed via Stripe (Note: Stripe is not available in Pakistan).
• You can earn up to $10 per successful referral, but not all referrals may qualify for payment.
• This is a limited-time promotional offer — act fast and share responsibly.

🔗 Download Links

🎓 If you are a student:
https://pplx.ai/qaisar-roonjha

💼 If you are not a student:
https://pplx.ai/qroonjha61633

⚠️ Note: This is a limited-time offer. Rewards are not guaranteed for every referral, and payments depend on Stripe’s availability in your country.

🌍 Perplexity’s New Language Learning Feature

Perplexity has introduced a powerful new language learning feature that helps users learn and practice any language — including pronunciation, vocabulary, and real-world sentence use. Whether you’re planning to visit Dubai, Korea, or any other country, this tool can help you communicate and understand the local language with ease.

🗣️ How to Use It

• Type a prompt like “Teach me basic Korean phrases” or “How do I say thank you in Arabic?”
• Perplexity will show you the word, sentence, and usage examples.
• You can listen to pronunciation and even practice by speaking back to the AI for correction.

Bonus Tip: If you download the Comet Browser, you’ll get one month of Perplexity Pro free to explore all AI tools, including this new language learning feature!

🚀 Google Confirms Gemini 3.0 Launch Later This Year

Google CEO Sundar Pichai, speaking at Dreamforce 2025, officially confirmed that Gemini 3.0 will be released later this year. The new model will represent a major leap over Gemini 2.5, uniting Google’s most powerful AI research divisions — Google Research, Brain, and DeepMind — into one next-generation system.

⚙️ What to Expect

• Deeper integration of multimodal capabilities — text, voice, image, and video understanding.
• Performance expected to rival OpenAI and Anthropic’s top models.
• More advanced reasoning, planning, and long-context understanding.
• Expanded support for Pro and Ultra subscribers, with free and paid tiers available.

While Google has not announced an exact release date, internal testing and developer integration have reportedly begun, marking one of the most anticipated AI launches of 2025.

Source: TechZine Europe | Image © Google / Dreamforce 2025

🎥 Veo 3.1 Camera Movement Guide

With Veo 3.1, you can now add professional-grade camera movements to your AI-generated videos — giving them realistic motion, emotional tone, and cinematic storytelling. Here’s a complete guide to mastering essential camera techniques, with clear examples and ready-to-use prompts.

1. 1. Pan: Smooth horizontal camera movement from left to right (or vice versa) to follow action or reveal context.
   Prompt: “Two friends sit at a café table. Pan right slowly as the first friend turns to speak to the second.”
2. 2. Dolly / Push-In: Move the camera closer or farther from the subject to create emotional impact or focus attention.
   Prompt: “Dolly in slowly to reveal a character’s nervous expression as they wait for news.”
3. 3. Over-the-Shoulder: A classic framing used in conversations, showing one person from behind another’s shoulder for dramatic depth.
   Prompt: “A heated conversation over lunch. Use an over-the-shoulder angle for each reply.”
4. 4. Reference-Based Shot: Use a reference image to keep consistent lighting, framing, and motion between shots.
   Prompt: “Use the attached reference image and perform a slow push-in shot toward the main character as she begins to speak.”
5. 5. Vertical Tilt: Move the camera up or down to show emotional cues or reveal new visual details in the frame.
   Prompt: “Slow vertical tilt down from her eyes to her clasped hands on the table, showing anxiety.”
6. 6. Crane / Top-Down: Raise the camera high to show the entire scene or transition to a bird’s-eye view.
   Prompt: “The camera cranes upward and forward, settling into a bird’s-eye top-down view of the two characters and their table.”
7. 7. Combine Moves: Mix multiple movements — like pan, dolly, and crane — to create more dynamic, cinematic results.
   Prompt: “Start with a pan left as the group laughs, then dolly in to highlight one person’s reaction. Finish with a crane up revealing the entire room.”

These movement styles can help your Veo 3.1 videos feel more cinematic, natural, and emotionally powerful — whether you’re creating short films, social videos, or AI-generated storytelling projects.

🎙️ Deepika Padukone Joins Meta AI as a Celebrity Voice

Meta AI has officially introduced Deepika Padukone as one of the celebrity voices in its AI assistant — making her the first South Asian star to be featured in the program. Users can now chat with her AI voice on Meta.ai and across Meta platforms including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger.

🌍 Availability & Languages

The voice is currently available in English and Spanish, with plans to expand to Hindi and Urdu soon — making it accessible to millions of new users in South Asia and beyond.

🎧 Why It Matters

• 💬 Brings a human-like conversational experience to AI assistants.
• 🎭 Merges celebrity culture with AI interaction for personalized engagement.
• 🌐 Expands Meta’s AI footprint in multilingual regions like South Asia.

You can experience Deepika’s AI voice by visiting meta.ai or directly through your Meta apps.

Source: Meta AI | Photo © Meta Platforms