TechCrunch Daily Crunch YouTube Shorts is adding an image-to-video AI tool
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Jul 24, 2025 Discover YouTube's exciting new AI tools for creating engaging Shorts, including an innovative image-to-video feature. Explore Meta's groundbreaking gesture-controlled wristband aimed at helping those with motor disabilities. Plus, learn about Uber's initiatives to enhance women riders' safety by allowing them to match with female drivers, addressing gender disparities in the ride-hailing sector. Tune in for a mix of tech advancements and social progress!
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Meta's Wristband Reads Intentions
- Meta's wristband uses surface electromyography to detect muscle signals for computer control.
- It senses intended actions even before they happen, aiding users with motor disabilities.
Uber's Women Preferences Anecdote
- Uber's Women Preferences feature launched in Saudi Arabia six years ago to connect women riders with women drivers.
- It is now expanding to the US to improve safety and attract more female users on both sides.
YouTube Shorts Adds AI Tools
- YouTube Shorts' new AI tools can animate static images into short videos for creative content.
- The AI Playground centralizes generative AI creation tools to inspire and assist creators.