Chief Robby Walker Steps Down • Anthropic Doubles Down • AI Content Quality Backlash

🔥 HOT THIS WEEK

🍎 Apple’s AI/Search Chief Robby Walker Steps Down
Apple’s head of AI & search, who previously led Siri, will depart next month. The move highlights internal pressure on Apple to accelerate its AI roadmap.

📍 Impact: ★★★★☆ — A leadership shake-up that puts Apple’s AI credibility under the microscope.
Source: Reuters

🏛️ Anthropic Doubles Down in Washington, D.C.
Anthropic is expanding its D.C. presence, with plans for an official office in 2026. Policy and trust/safety are now as central as model building.
📍 Impact: ★★★★☆ — Shows that regulation and lobbying are becoming a competitive edge in AI.
Source: Axios

✍️ AI Content Quality Backlash
After replacing staff with AI, companies are rehiring humans to edit and correct AI-generated work.
📍 Impact: ★★★☆☆ — Reinforces the need for human-in-the-loop workflows.
Source: Rude Baguette

🛠 TOOL OF THE WEEK
Google Veo 3 — Vertical & Higher-Res AI Video Generation
Google has updated its Veo 3 model so it can now generate vertical (9:16) videos suitable for social content (like Reels / TikTok / Stories), plus 1080p resolution. Also introduced is a “Fast” version at lower cost. This makes high-quality AI video more accessible and usable at scale for creators. The Verge

📍 Impact: ★★★★☆ — Great for content creators wanting high-res social video without big budgets or pro video teams. Opens more doors for UGC creators, brands, or small agencies to produce polished video content fast.

🤖 AI FOR BEGINNERS
Build an AI-Powered Content Agency (“Zero-Writer”)
A new tutorial shows how to build a $5K/month side business using lightweight AI tools to package blogs, social kits, or scripts. Minimal coding required.
📍 Impact: ★★★★☆ — A practical entry point for students or creators to monetize AI skills.
Source: Plain English (AI blog)

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