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News roundup

The top stories in AI today.

CONTENT CREATION

Launches, strategy, tools & trends

• Google to enhance controls for AI-generated podcasts, says NotebookLM lead

• AI video generator Pika 1.5 brings imagination to life

• AI video creation transformed by Kling’s new lip syncing feature

• AI artist fumes as creations spark widespread copying

• Runway vs Kling: Which is the better AI video generator?

• AI transforms repetitive document into profound podcast

• CGI-animated home renovation videos have taken TikTok by storm

FUTURE OF WORK

Jobs are changing — are you?

• Job applicant stunned to discover his interviewer is an AI avatar

• AI doomer Gary Marcus says this is why AI won’t 10X coding productivity

• How state officials think about implementing and managing generative AI

• How Mondelez enhances AI marketing with empathy-driven approach

MONEY FLOWS

Economics, Wall Street, investing & fundraising

• Google invests $3B to boost AI capabilities in Southeast Asia

• Equinix secures $15B for AI-driven data center expansion

• Can the SaaS business model survive the AI boom?

• AI to boost corporate profits by billions, Bank of America predicts

HARDWARE

Computers, phones, chips & AI powered devices

• Smart glasses are still the next big thing in tech — because of AI

• DroneDeploy launches ‘Safety AI’ to protect against construction site hazards

• How Pano AI is using AI-powered cameras to predict wildfires

• HP’s AI-powered printing will intelligently reformat web pages for optimal output

What’s happening in AI right now

AI video tools leap forward

The AI-powered content creation landscape is experiencing a seismic shift, with recent developments in video, image, and audio technologies promising to democratize high-quality production. This week saw major advancements from both startups and tech giants, each pushing the boundaries of what's possible in AI-generated media.

Pika Labs defies physics with AI video

Pika Labs, an AI text-to-video platform, has released version 1.5 of its software, introducing "Pikaffects" - a suite of physics-defying special effects. This update significantly enhances video generation capabilities, offering users the ability to create 5-second clips with lifelike movements and advanced motion control for cinematic shots.

The introduction of these bizarre transformations and enhanced motion control features positions Pika uniquely in the market. By encouraging user feedback and community participation, Pika is fostering an ecosystem of creators who can push the boundaries of what's possible with AI-generated video.

Kling challenges Runway

Meanwhile, Kling, another player in the AI video generation space, has introduced a highly accurate lip sync feature that works on faces not directly facing the camera. This advancement, coupled with other recent updates like improved performance and a motion brush tool, positions Kling as a frontrunner in the generative AI video market.

In a head-to-head comparison with Runway, another popular AI video tool, Kling narrowly outperformed its competitor. Both platforms offer competitive pricing and unique strengths, with Kling excelling in mechanical and human figure generation, while Runway showed strengths in natural environments and abstract concepts.

The democratization of content creation

These advancements in AI video generation are part of a broader trend towards democratizing high-quality content creation. Microsoft, for instance, is introducing AI-powered features to its Paint and Photos applications, bringing advanced editing capabilities like Generative Fill, Generative Erase, and Super-Resolution tools to everyday users.

Similarly, Google's NotebookLM has introduced "Audio Overviews," an AI-powered feature that transforms user-uploaded content into customizable podcasts with artificial host voices. This innovation has potential applications across various fields, from corporate research to creative writing.

Looking Ahead

As AI content creation tools continue to evolve, we can expect to see further disruption in traditional creative industries. The line between human-generated and AI-generated content is likely to blur further, potentially reshaping our understanding of creativity and authorship.

For businesses and content creators, staying ahead of these trends will be crucial. Experimenting with new AI tools, understanding their capabilities and limitations, and finding innovative ways to incorporate them into existing workflows will be key to remaining competitive in this rapidly changing landscape.

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AI research changing the world

The latest breakthroughs and most pivotal papers — broken down in language anyone can understand.

Pinterest research: Pixie AI ushers in era of hyper-personation

Imagine a digital world where every recommendation feels tailor-made, as if the platform knows what you want before you do. This isn't a distant dream, but a reality unfolding now, thanks to Pinterest's groundbreaking Pixie AI system. In a leap that could redefine personalization across industries, Pixie tackles the Herculean task of recommending from over 3 billion items to 200+ million users in real-time, outperforming traditional systems and boosting user engagement by up to 50%. But Pixie's implications stretch far beyond social media. This technology could revolutionize how businesses interact with consumers, from e-commerce giants predicting your next purchase to streaming services curating the perfect content mix.

Could such systems inadvertently create echo chambers, reinforcing our existing views and preferences? As businesses rush to adopt similar technologies, we're witnessing the dawn of a new era in customer engagement – one where the line between convenience and privacy grows increasingly blurred. The race is on for companies to harness this power, but at what cost to consumer choice and data privacy? As Pixie demonstrates the potential for AI to process 1,200 recommendations per second, we must ask: Are we prepared for a future where our digital experiences are so precisely tailored that they shape our choices before we make them?

The AI tool we’re loving right now

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BigVu

There’s no way around it — being a content creator, influencer or business leader these days requires publishing high-quality video content. That’s why BigVu is such a powerful tool. BigVu uses the power of AI to allow you traverse the entire lifecycle of video creation and publishing with some very cool features:

• Eye contact correction

• Subtitle & caption generation

• Video-to-text transcription

• Script generation

• Teleprompter

• AI voice changing & cloning

• Background music generator

• Post Scheduler

• Landing page generator

• And much more

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This week on the podcast

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