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Spotifys new Prompted Playlists feature empowers users to create personalized music recommendations using detailed, AI-driven prompts. This beta tool, currently available to Premium subscribers in New Zealand, allows users to request music from their entire Spotify history, including deep cuts and specific time periods. The feature also offers customization options, such as refresh frequency and song explanations, aiming to provide a tailored experience.

Reddit introduces verified profiles, a gray checkmark indicating authentic accounts, initially testing with public figures and trusted partners. This move aims to combat misinformation and build trust within communities. The program is invite-only, with businesses Official labels replaced by the new checkmark.

A construction worker at SpaceXs Starbase facility in Texas was severely injured in November when a metal support fell from a crane. The worker, Eduardo Cavazos, has sued SpaceX and a contractor for negligence. OSHA is investigating the incident, having opened a rapid response investigation earlier this week. Cavazos lawsuit details his injuries, claiming both SpaceX and the contractor failed to ensure the metal support was properly attached and did not adequately warn workers of hazards. This is not the first crane-related incident OSHA has investigated at Starbase this year, raising safety concerns as SpaceX expands its facility for ambitious missions.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio orders State Department to switch from Calibri to Times New Roman, citing concerns about readability and professionalism. The change, part of broader directives from the Trump administration, has sparked discussions about font preferences and their impact on public discourse.

Reddit introduces verified profiles, akin to other social media platforms, to confirm public figures identities and reduce misinformation. Initially manual, the process will later involve third-party services. Eligibility requires active, good standing, and trusted partner status, excluding NSFW content. This move coincides with Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanians Digg reboot, focusing on human connection amidst AI concerns.

YouTube TV is introducing a game-changing approach to streaming, launching over ten new genre-specific channel packages in early 2026. This marks a significant departure from their traditional cable-like bundle, offering viewers more control and flexibility. The first package will be a sports bundle, including major broadcasters and popular sports networks. YouTube TV aims to attract users seeking cost-effective options, as they can now choose from news, family, entertainment, and sports packages, all while retaining popular features like unlimited DVR and multiview.

Metas AI strategy may shift as they develop a new model, Avocado, potentially charging for it. This follows challenges with previous open-source models and a change in leadership, with top talent joining Meta Superintelligence Labs. The move could signal a pivot towards commercializing AI advancements.

Teens in the US spend significant time on social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, with YouTube being universally popular and TikTok being almost constantly used by one-fifth of teens. This trend is part of ongoing discussions about social medias impact on young people, with some regions implementing restrictions or age verification rules. A new aspect of the study includes chatbots, with nearly two-thirds of American teens using them, particularly older teens and those from higher-income households or minority backgrounds.