TechCrunch Daily Crunch Meta AI gains video editing capabilities
Jun 12, 2025
Explore the fascinating advancements of Meta AI, now equipped with innovative video editing features that enhance creativity. The discussion also dives into Wikipedia's halt of AI-generated summaries following editor backlash. Additionally, there's buzz around Snapchat's new subscription for premium lenses and a startup that's rewriting the rules of pizza-making with robotics. From AI to subscription models, this conversation covers the cutting edge of tech!
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Meta AI Video Editing Debut
- Meta AI now offers video editing with AI presets to change costumes, locations, and styles in short videos.
- This feature targets creators who currently use third-party apps for editing, aiming to keep them within Meta's ecosystem.
Wikipedia Pauses AI Summaries
- Wikipedia paused its AI-generated article summaries pilot after community backlash concerning credibility risks.
- Despite halting the experiment, Wikipedia remains interested in AI summaries to improve accessibility.
Snapchat's New Lens Plus Tier
- Snapchat Plus introduced Lens Plus, a new $8.99 tier offering exclusive AR lenses and monetization options for creators.
- The Lens Plus subscription builds on the success of the original Snapchat Plus subscription tier, which drives significant revenue growth.