A new FREE Sora competitor

Hello! AI Fanatics

Last week, China released a Sora-like AI video model called KLING, and now the US is back in the race. Luma AI has introduced Dream Machine, a video AI model that is already showing a lot of promise and is available for use. Additionally, Amazon has pledged $230 million to support generative AI startups, fueling innovation and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. In other news, Harvard and Google's DeepMind have unveiled a virtual rat with an AI brain, designed to replicate the neural activity and movements of real rats. Let’s dive in!

 News Snippets

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 🎥 Luma AI unveils Dream Machine, a free text-to-video model to rival Sora and Kling

A new contender in text-to-video AI, Dream Machine, offers public access and 120fps video generation.

THE BREAK DOWN:

• US-based Luma AI has unveiled Dream Machine, a free tool that generates videos from text.

• Unlike its competitors, Sora and Kling, Dream Machine is publicly accessible in the west.

• It promises high-quality, realistic video outputs at a stunning 120fps

Dream Machine by Luma AI, a U.S.-based startup focused on visual AI, is making waves by offering a free text-to-video model that rivals established names like Sora and KLING. This tool is not only publicly accessible but also excels at generating high-quality, realistic videos from natural language prompts. Dream Machine is praised for its ability to understand complex interactions in the physical world, enhancing its video output with consistent character dynamics and accurate physics. It promises an endless array of cinematic motions, pushing the boundaries of AI-driven video generation.

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🗳️ AI chatbots run for office

An AI-powered candidate named 'AI Steve' is running for U.K. Parliament in next month’s general election, raising polarizing questions about the use of AI in government affairs.

THE BREAK DOWN:

• AI Steve is represented by businessman Steve Endacott and will appear as an independent candidate in the upcoming election.

• Voters can interact with AI Steve online to ask policy questions and raise concerns or suggestions, which the AI will incorporate based on feedback.

• If elected, Endacott will serve as AI Steve's human proxy in Parliament, attending meetings and casting votes based on the AI's constituent-driven platform.

Why it matters: The idea of an AI running for office might sound like a joke, but the technology behind it could help make our politicians more independent and (ironically) autonomous. AI-assisted governance is likely on the horizon, but it's probably still a bit too early to be taken seriously.

  Trends & Predictions:

^AMAZON

💰 Amazon's $230M Commitment to AI Startups

Amazon commits $230 million to boost generative AI startups, positioning AWS as the go-to cloud for AI innovation.

THE BREAK DOWN:

• Amazon allocates $230M to generative AI startups.

• $80M will support the AWS Generative AI Accelerator program.

• Startups gain access to Nvidia's expertise and resources.

Amazon plans to invest $230 million in startups developing generative AI applications. Around $80 million will fund Amazon’s AWS Generative AI Accelerator program, offering AWS infrastructure credits. Startups in the accelerator program will benefit from Nvidia’s expertise and resources through the Nvidia Inception program. This year’s cohort will receive significantly more support compared to last year’s, reflecting Amazon's increased focus on AI innovation. Amazon aims to help startups launch and scale, impacting various facets of learning, connecting, and business operations. Despite its ambitious investments, Amazon faces stiff competition and internal challenges in the generative AI space.

  Ai Training:

AI TRAINING

 🎥 Generate consistent short videos with AI

ToonCrafter is an AI tool available for free on Hugging Face, that allows users to generate consistent short videos from just two keyframe images.

Step-by-Step:

1. Visit the Hugging Face ToonCrafter page.

2. Upload two keyframe images (a starting and an ending one). For better results, these images should be of the same character or scene with slight variations.

3. Describe the action in the prompt field.

4. Adjust settings to your liking and click “Generate” to create your video.

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