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    Adobe has introduced two groundbreaking AI tools, the VideoGigaGan image upscale and Photoshop Generative Fill AI, designed to transform the way professionals approach digital media editing. These new tools harness the power of advanced AI technology to enhance image and video editing, offering users unparalleled precision, flexibility, and efficiency. With these innovations, Adobe aims to […]

  • The Fed announced a big change today. And no, we’re not talking about interest rates

    A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. You can listen to an audio version of the newsletter by clicking the same link. Wednesday’s Federal Reserve policy decision was fairly boring for investors — officials kept interest rates the same, just as they have since July 2023. But some savvy traders are excited about another key decision. The Fed announced that it will significantly curtail its quantitative...