AI discovers 27000 asteroids, StoryDiffusion video generator, Astribot S1, & More!
Welcome to the AI Search newsletter. Here are the top updates in AI this week.
Open dataset to advance AI solutions for carbon capture
Researchers have created a massive open dataset called ODAC23, aiming to advance AI-driven solutions for carbon capture through direct air capture technology. The dataset contains reaction data for 8,400 materials along with nearly 40 million quantum mechanics calculations, making it the largest and most robust database of its kind. The team trained AI models on the database, enabling them to identify about 241 metal-organic frameworks with high potential for direct air capture.
New AI Robot “Astribot S1” surprises everyone
Stardust Intelligence has recently unveiled the Astribot-S1, a humanoid robot that is breaking new ground in the robotics industry with its impressive speed, precision, adaptability, and ability to mimic human movements. The Astribot-S1 can handle a payload of 10 kg per arm, move at a top speed of 10 meters per second, and perform tasks such as pouring wine, shaving a cucumber, and writing calligraphy. Watch the demo above.
StoryDiffusion: New Open Source AI Comic & Video Generator
StoryDiffusion is an innovative approach that leverages consistent self-attention mechanisms to create impressive comics, high-quality videos, and consistent imagery of cartoon characters. This technology ensures character consistency throughout narratives, making it essential for cohesive storytelling in various forms of visual content. By generating visually stunning comic strips and high-quality video sequences, StoryDiffusion is pushing the boundaries of digital content creation and has the potential to streamline production processes in the film and animation industries.
New AI tool detects asbestos in roofs
Researchers have developed a new system in collaboration with DetectA to detect asbestos in roofs using artificial intelligence, deep learning, and computer vision methods applied to aerial photographs. This system uses RGB images, which are more common and cost-effective than multiband images, providing a scalable solution for monitoring and systematically removing asbestos from buildings. The AI tool was trained using thousands of photographs to determine the presence of asbestos based on color, texture, and structure of the roofs, achieving over 80% accuracy. This technology addresses a major public health issue as asbestos, banned for over 20 years, continues to pose risks, causing numerous deaths globally.
uPix AI
uPix is an AI Selfie Generator that allows users to turn into anyone in just one click. Select from a vast array of templates, ranging from superheroes to business portraits, and even anime characters. The AI is fine-tuned to produce ultra-realistic, high-resolution photos.
AI speech analysis prevents suicides
An AI for speech emotion recognition was developed to assist suicide hotline counselors in assessing a caller's mental state accurately and efficiently. By analyzing waveform modulations in callers' voices, this model improves responder performance in real-life suicide monitoring, as presented at the 2024 IEEE 18th International Conference on Semantic Computing. The model successfully recognizes emotions in callers' speech and aims to provide counselors with a real-time dashboard to help choose appropriate intervention strategies, ultimately preventing suicides.
Snapchat’s New AR and ML Tools for Brands and Advertisers
Snapchat has announced new AR and ML tools at the 2024 IAB NewFronts event, aimed at helping brands and advertisers create interactive experiences for users. These tools enable brands to quickly turn their product catalogs into AR try-on assets and create custom Lenses with generative AI technology. Additionally, Snapchat introduced AR Extensions, allowing AR integration into all ad formats on the platform. The company also reported a revenue increase and a rise in demand from small and medium-sized advertisers.
Cramify
Introducing Cramify, an AI-powered study tool designed to maximize exam preparation efficiency. Simply upload your study guides and lecture notes, and Cramify transforms them into concise, easy-to-read notes. Summarize extensive materials into a personalized study guide ready in minutes. Additionally, Cramify offers interactive quizzes to test your understanding of the material, from basic concepts to complex applications. It provides tailored practice question sets that predict likely exam content for real exam preparation, ensuring you are fully prepared. This is the new way to cram - a shortcut to smart studying.
AI discovers over 27,000 overlooked asteroids
Over 27,000 asteroids were recently discovered in our solar system using an AI-powered algorithm, leading to the creation of a new catalog. The tool makes it easier to find and track potentially dangerous asteroids that could pose a threat to Earth. Most of the asteroids are located in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, and observations are yet to be submitted for review to the International Astronomical Union. The algorithm, known as THOR, analyzed archival images of the sky and can connect specks of light to identify moving asteroids.