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Toys 'R' Us Makes Ad Using Sora
+Synthesia's 2.0 AI Avatars and Zuckerberg Disses The Competition
Hello WKND AI Warriors!
Toys ‘R’ Us uses Sora to make an AI generated ad.
Also, ChatGPT-4 finds its own mistakes using…ChatGPT-4.
Plus, Google Translate adds 110 new languages.
Oh yeah, and Zuckerberg disses closed-source competitors.
So, grab your beverage of choice.
Here’s your weekly dose of AI news.
Today’s newsletter includes:
📰 AI NEWS RECAP
🤿 AI DEEP DIVE
🛠️ AI TOOL OF THE WEEK
⚙️ GPT OF THE WEEK
🎓 AI COURSES OF THE WEEK
📝 AI PROMPT OF THE WEEK
🎨 AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK
📰 AI NEWS RECAP
Toys ‘R’ Us Makes Ad Using Sora
Just when you thought Toys 'R' Us was gone for good, OpenAI's Sora is here to save the day!
The iconic toy brand's owner is using Sora's AI magic to create mind-blowing branded short films.
By leveraging Sora's advanced AI capabilities, Toys 'R' Us is poised to create captivating branded films that will enchant audiences of all ages.
From crafting whimsical toy landscapes to animating cherished characters, Sora offers a groundbreaking tool for storytelling.
This partnership could significantly reduce production times and costs while delivering unparalleled visual experiences.
As AI technology continues to evolve, companies are exploring innovative ways to engage with their audiences.
My Take
Toys 'R' Us teaming up with OpenAI's Sora? Brilliant move.
This partnership showcases the incredible potential of AI in branded storytelling.
Imagine the pure joy on a child's face watching their favorite toys come to life in a magical film.
That's the power of AI, and Toys 'R' Us is leading the charge.
On the other hand, should production companies and employees beware?
If AI can generate ads like this, where does that leave humans in the mix?
So, what do you think?
Is this an exciting development we should be celebrating? Or cause for concern of more job losses due to AI.
OpenAI acquires remote collaboration platform to boost teamwork. The strategic move aims to enhance OpenAI's capabilities in developing advanced AI technologies through improved remote collaboration tools.
GPT-4 finds its own mistakes in groundbreaking self-evaluation. OpenAI's latest experiment showcases GPT-4's ability to identify and correct its own errors, potentially revolutionizing AI accuracy and reliability.
TIME and OpenAI announce strategic content partnership. The collaboration aims to leverage AI for innovative storytelling and content creation, potentially reshaping the future of journalism.
ElevenLabs introduces AI-powered voice narration for TIME articles. The new feature allows readers to listen to news articles in lifelike AI voices, enhancing accessibility and engagement.
We're sharing an update on the advanced Voice Mode we demoed during our Spring Update, which we remain very excited about:
We had planned to start rolling this out in alpha to a small group of ChatGPT Plus users in late June, but need one more month to reach our bar to launch.… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— OpenAI (@OpenAI)
9:35 PM • Jun 25, 2024
ElevenLabs launches Reader app for AI-powered audiobooks. The app transforms any text into audio narration, offering a new way to consume written content on-the-go.
Olympics to use AI for voice-generated event recaps. Al Michaels' voice will be AI-generated for Olympic highlights, marking a new era in sports broadcasting.
Google Translate adds 110 new languages. The expansion brings the total number of supported languages to over 200, improving global communication.
Stability AI appoints new CEO and secures fresh funding. The leadership change and financial boost aim to drive innovation in generative AI technologies.
New features. New workflows. New avatar capabilities (did anyone say hands?).
This and much more is ✨ Synthesia 2.0 ✨
We're on the brink of a paradigm shift, where #AIvideo will dominate our interactions — in our free time, and also at work.
Here’s how:… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— Synthesia 🎥 (@synthesiaIO)
11:32 AM • Jun 25, 2024
YouTube strikes AI music deals with major record labels. The agreements pave the way for AI-generated music on the platform while addressing copyright concerns.
AI music generators Suno and Udio face copyright infringement lawsuit. The legal action highlights growing tensions between AI-generated content and traditional copyright laws.
OpenAI and Microsoft face lawsuit over AI content scraping. Center for Investigative Reporting sues tech giants for alleged copyright infringement, joining growing legal battle against AI companies.
AI Chat just got real.
Introducing Character Calls, the latest addition to our suite of Voice features. Talk with AI Characters, just like you would talk on the phone. Whether it's polishing your language skills, acing interviews, adding zest to RPGs, or crafting epic… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— Character.AI (@character_ai)
2:37 PM • Jun 27, 2024
Microsoft AI chief sparks controversy with "freeware" web content claim. Mustafa Suleyman's remarks ignite debate on AI training ethics and fair use of online information.
Amazon reportedly developing new AI chatbot for e-commerce. The AI assistant aims to revolutionize online shopping experiences with personalized recommendations.
Anthropic unveils ‘Projects’. A new feature that allows teams to create and collaborate on joint ‘Projects’ on the Claude AI platform.
Zuckerberg disses closed-source AI competitors as trying to ‘create God’
— TechCrunch (@TechCrunch)
6:06 PM • Jun 27, 2024
Apple rejects Meta AI partnership over privacy concerns. Tech giant's decision highlights ongoing tensions between Silicon Valley rivals and underscores Apple's commitment to user data protection.
Rabbit R1 faces massive data breach due to hardcoded API keys. Security flaw exposes all user interactions, allows device manipulation, raising serious privacy concerns and highlighting the company's negligent security practices.
Solos AirGo Vision challenges Meta's smart glasses dominance. New AI-powered eyewear boasts GPT-4o integration and swappable frames, promising enhanced user experience and privacy options.
🤿 AI DEEP DIVE
Is prompt engineering worth learning in 2024? This video breaks down its relevance and offers a new tool, "Sam The Prompt Creator," to streamline your process.
Learn how prompt engineering fits into everyday use and when it's crucial for automation and consistency.
🛠️ AI TOOL OF THE WEEK
Captions: An AI-powered creative studio designed to streamline video production with tools like auto-subtitles, eye contact correction, and AI dubbing, making it perfect for content creators and marketers.
This platform offers features for enhancing video quality, generating scripts, and adding sound effects, all within a user-friendly interface to help users create professional-grade videos effortlessly
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⚙️ GPT OF THE WEEK
Fitness, Workout & Diet - PhD Coach: Looking to lose weight, eat healthier, or creating a personalized exercise plan?
Give ‘Fitness, Workout & Diet - PhD Coach’ a try today!
🎓 AI COURSES OF THE WEEK
LinkedIn is offering FREE AI courses.
No payment required.
Register today!
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📝 AI PROMPT OF THE WEEK
Copy and paste this into your favorite chatbot.
You're a wine expert AI. Suggest a wine list for a gala in 2124, including a vintage made in space.
🎨 AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK
Copy and paste this into your favorite image generator.
Image by brlnwalc5978 on Midjourney
A glass jar with an ethereal forest inside, illuminated by lightning and rain, creating a magical atmosphere. The scene is captured in high resolution, showcasing the surreal beauty of nature within the transparent container. --ar 3:4 --stylize 750
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