The rise of generative AI has sparked vivid imaginations of dystopian futures, where super-intelligent AI dominates humanity. While ChatGPT and similar tools are far from that reality, Elon Musk believes such advanced AI may be closer than we think. According to Musk, superhuman AI—machines that surpass human intelligence in all areas—could become a reality as soon as next year. The...

Instagram is developing an advanced AI video editing feature, scheduled for release in 2024, that promises to revolutionize how users modify their video content. The technology, which leverages Meta's Movie Gen AI model, will enable creators to transform virtually any element of their videos through simple text commands. Instagram head Adam Mosseri demonstrated the technology's capabilities in a recent preview...

Top AI Tools Transforming the Generative Landscape in 2024—and the Disappointments Along the Way The generative AI space has become a competitive and rapidly evolving battlefield in 2024, with a growing number of players challenging the dominance of OpenAI. From language models to image generators, the tools redefining AI are both exciting and, at times, disappointing. In this comprehensive guide...

Writing detailed, well-researched articles is often a daunting and time-intensive process, even for seasoned authors. What if artificial intelligence could assist in crafting summaries of complex topics? Enter STORM (Synthesis of Topic Outlines through Retrieval and Multi-perspective Question Asking), an innovative AI system developed by researchers at Stanford University. Designed to generate Wikipedia-style articles on virtually any subject, STORM leverages...

ByteDanced introduced INFP, an advanced audio-driven interactive head generation framework designed for dyadic conversations. Utilizing dual-track audio inputs and a single portrait image of any agent, our system generates dynamic agent videos with realistic facial expressions, natural head movements, and synchronized verbal and non-verbal behaviors. Its sophisticated yet lightweight design makes INFP ideal for instant communication applications such as video...

Runway has unveiled a groundbreaking “Expand Video” feature, enabling users to extend video frames seamlessly while preserving visual consistency. This new tool, part of the Gen-3 Alpha Turbo suite, is being gradually rolled out and will soon be available to all users. Designed for creative flexibility, the feature supports text prompts and guiding images, allowing users to craft imaginative extensions...

Exploring the Frontier of AI in Advertising: Generative Video Welcome to the AI in Advertising. We delve into the exciting developments in generative video—a challenging but revolutionary frontier in the generative AI industry. Why is Generative Video So Complex? At its core, a video is a sequence of images shown in rapid succession. Typically, it runs at 24 frames per...

Meta’s “Segment Anything” Model (SAM) has proven to be a powerful tool in image segmentation. However, it struggles with video object tracking, particularly in challenging scenarios like crowded environments, fast-moving targets, or "hide-and-seek" situations. The core issue lies in SAM’s memory mechanism, which functions like a “fixed window.” This approach focuses solely on recording the most recent frames without adequately...

A Suite of AI Models Designed to Add Control to the Base Text-to-Image Model FLUX.1 functionality. Reimagining Creativity with FLUX.1 Tools: A New Era in Image Generation In an age where visual storytelling is paramount, the ability to craft and modify images with precision and creativity has become indispensable. Black Forest Labs’ FLUX.1 Tools elevate the art of text-to-image generation...

Earlier this year, OpenAI and other AI companies pitched Hollywood studios on the futuristic potential of AI tools to streamline movie and TV production, promising faster, easier, and cheaper workflows. However, these companies were seeking access to vast libraries of film and TV content to train their models, a crucial input for generating AI-driven outputs like videos and script suggestions...

Coca-Cola is under fire for a new AI-generated Christmas advertisement that critics have labeled as “soulless” and “lacking creativity.” The promotional video includes familiar holiday scenes such as Coca-Cola trucks driving through snowy streets and cheerful people bundled up in scarves, sipping Coca-Cola. It was designed as a tribute to the company’s iconic 1995 “Holidays Are Coming” commercial, which featured...

Kim Kardashian recently got an up-close look at Tesla’s latest technology, sharing her experience with her followers. On Monday, the entrepreneur and reality TV star posted a video of herself interacting with one of Tesla’s humanoid Optimus robots, captioning it, "Meet my new friend." meet my new friend 🦾🤖 @Tesla pic.twitter.com/C34OvPA2dY— Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) November 18, 2024 In the clip...

TikTok has taken a significant step in empowering advertisers by making its innovative ‘Symphony Creative Studio’ tool available to all. This AI-powered video generation platform is designed to revolutionize the creative process by enabling users to produce high-quality videos in a matter of minutes with minimal effort or expertise. By integrating cutting-edge AI technologies, TikTok aims to simplify ad creation...