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DIRECTV to Introduce AI-Powered Personalized Ads Featuring Viewer Faces on Idle Screens

DIRECTV is reportedly planning to transform idle TV screens into personalized advertising spaces using artificial intelligence technology. The new system will integrate viewer facial features directly into customized ads while offering alternative screensaver options. Implementation is expected to begin in early 2026 for Gemini device users.

AI-Driven Advertising Coming to Idle Television Screens

DIRECTV is reportedly preparing to launch a groundbreaking advertising system that will utilize artificial intelligence to create personalized commercials featuring viewers’ own faces, according to reports from industry sources. The television service provider has announced a partnership with Glance to develop this new advertising platform that will transform how consumers interact with their idle television screens.

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NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Implements Major Workforce Reduction Amid Budget Uncertainty

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is cutting 550 positions in a significant workforce reduction. The cuts come amid budget uncertainty and could impact future Mars exploration missions, including the ambitious Mars Sample Return project.

Major Workforce Reduction at NASA’s Premier Research Facility

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), NASA’s primary center for robotic space exploration, has announced it will eliminate 550 positions, according to reports. The cuts represent approximately 10% of the facility’s 5,500-person workforce and will affect technical, support, and business teams at the renowned research and development center.