There seems to be a storm of breu in the AI world
If you remember, it was March of 2023 that some of the biggest AI announcements that just totally broke everybody’s brains happened. In March of last year, this video is coming out on the first day of March of 2024 and I think we’re in for another wild ride this month. So let’s get into all of the interesting and exciting things that happened in the world of AI this week. This video is sponsored by LTX Studio, a really awesome new AI generation platform and I’ll tell you more about that in just a few minutes here.
Huge Progress in AI Video
This week saw some huge progress in the world of AI video. I don’t really want to dive too deep into all of the announcements that came out in the world of AI video because I did make another video this week. You can find it on my channel. It was called “I was wrong about AI video.” That video specifically breaks down all of the really exciting AI video generation announcements that we had this week.
Sora Video Generation
For those of you that just want the tippy top of the iceberg and a simple recap of what we saw this week, we got even more video examples from Sora and what it’s capable of. Sora is still managing to blow people’s minds, but for the most part, people just want to get their hands on it. P Labs also got an update to their video generation model this week, allowing us to add lip syncing to our videos.
Runway and Alibaba Group
Runway also got some minor updates to their platform. We’ve got a new UI and some new features that allow for more control over animation. Alibaba Group also released some exciting research called emo emote portrait alive, which generates expressive portrait videos with audio-to-video diffusion model under weak conditions.
Google DeepMind’s Genie
Google DeepMind also introduced Genie, an AI that can generate platformer games from video footage. This advancement shows the potential for AI in creating interactive gaming experiences without human intervention.
Adobe’s Project Music gen AI Control
Adobe unveiled Project Music gen AI Control, a platform that can generate audio from text descriptions. This could revolutionize the music industry and provide new tools for content creators.
AI in Art and Finance
Idiogram 1.0 was released with significant improvements in AI-generated art, showcasing advancements in realism and text integration. Microsoft introduced Co-Pilot for Finance, leveraging AI to assist financial analysts in various tasks. Additionally, Stack Overflow is working with Google to provide training data for Gemini cloud, showcasing the collaborative efforts in the AI space.
Apple’s Shift to Generative AI
Apple announced its shift away from the Apple Car project towards generative AI initiatives. This move signifies the company’s focus on advancing AI technologies and integrating them into various products and services.
Implications of AI in Job Displacement
The CEO of Clara mentioned using AI to perform the work of 700 people, raising concerns about job displacement due to AI advancements. This highlights the ongoing conversation around the impact of AI on the workforce and society as a whole.
Transparent Laptop Display
Lenovo’s transparent laptop display has garnered attention for its futuristic design, but questions remain about its practical use case. The technology showcases innovation in display technology, but its utility in everyday use is still unclear.
Overall, the AI landscape is evolving rapidly, with new advancements, partnerships, and challenges emerging each week. Stay tuned for more exciting developments in the world of AI.
