Adobe reversed its decision to discontinue Adobe Animate following significant backlash from its user base, the company announced Wednesday. The software will remain available for current and new customers, ensuring continued access to user content, according to Adobe. This decision came shortly after the company revealed plans on Monday to shut down the 2D animation software amid a focus on AI investments, a move that was met with "incredulity, disappointment, and anger" from users who voiced concerns about the lack of suitable alternatives.
In other tech news, voice AI company ElevenLabs raised $500 million in a funding round led by Sequoia Capital, valuing the startup at $11 billion. The company said Sequoia partner Andrew Reed is joining the company's board. This valuation is more than three times its valuation in January 2025. Existing investor a16z quadrupled its investment amount, and Iconiq, which led the last round, tripled it. New investors included Lightspeed Venture Partners, EvanticCapital, and Bon.
Meanwhile, dating app Tinder is testing an AI-powered feature called Chemistry to combat "swipe fatigue." According to TechCrunch, the Match-owned app introduced Chemistry last quarter and is currently testing it in Australia. Match CEO Spencer Rascoff stated on Match's Q4 2026 earnings call that the feature offers users an "AI way to interact with Tinder." Chemistry uses AI to learn about users through questions and, with permission, accesses their Camera Roll to understand their interests and personality.
Roblox launched the open beta for its 4D creation feature on Wednesday, allowing creators to make interactive objects. The company launched an open-source AI model last year called Cube 3D, which generates 3D objects. Roblox claims Cube 3D has helped users generate over 1.8 million 3D objects since its rollout in March. The 4D creation feature adds interactivity, enabling users to design items that can move and react to players in the game.
Separately, the hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for data breaches at Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) last year. On Wednesday, the group published what it claims are more than one million records from each university on its leak site, which the gang uses to extort its victims. UPenn confirmed a data breach in November of information systems related to development and alumni activities. The university blamed the breach on social engineering, where hackers impersonated someone to trick individuals.
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