Llama3 & Stable Diffusion 3 are out, Microsoft's realtime deepfake tool, & More!
Welcome to the AI Search newsletter. Here are the top updates in AI this week.
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Meta announces Llama3 & AI assistant!
Meta releases Llama 3, their latest open source LLM, offering improved capabilities and features. It outperforms similar models in tasks like coding. Meta also released their AI assistant, which is now being integrated into various Meta platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger.
Microsoft unveils realtime face animator
VASA-1 is a technology developed by Microsoft Research that creates realistic talking faces synced with audio in real-time, from only a single photo. By training the app on thousands of images, the team was able to develop a system that produces high-quality videos at 512x512 resolution and 40 frames per second. Users can control various settings such as gaze direction and emotion. Although the app has potential applications in creating avatars for games or simulations, the researchers are cautious about potential misuse and have not released it for general use.
Stable Diffusion 3 is out!
Stable Diffusion 3 features the latest in text-to-image technology with greatly improved performance in multi-subject prompts, image quality, and spelling abilities. The model is available today via API.
Murf AI
Introducing Murf, the most versatile AI text-to-speech generator. Create studio-quality voice overs in minutes using lifelike AI voices suitable for podcasts, videos, presentations, and more. Choose from 120+ text to speech voices in 20+ languages, with the ability to add video, music, or images and sync them to the voiceover.
Introducting the Limitless Pendant, a new AI wearable for your meetings
The Limitless Pendant may not look like traditional AI technology, resembling more of a fitness tracker than a high-tech device. However, this wearable gadget is designed to record audio from meetings and conversations, using AI to help users remember and understand the information. The Limitless system, which includes the pendant, is focused on improving meeting efficiency by transcribing, summarizing, and providing real-time notes. The Limitless Pendant, priced at $99 and set to ship in August,
Using simulated training for robots to do simple tasks in real life
Training robots to perform basic tasks in diverse environments using sim-to-real reinforcement learning has been demonstrated through a study. The researchers focused on teaching a robot to walk in unfamiliar settings with varying loads, showcasing its ability to navigate complex scenarios without falling. By applying this innovative training method, which involves simulated learning with reward-based reinforcement, the team successfully deployed a robot named Digit to complete tasks such as walking along sidewalks, carrying objects, and overcoming obstacles.
Kits AI
Kits.AI is AI platform designed specifically for modern creators in the music industry. It offers a variety of powerful tools to generate, customize, and share artificial voices. Users can alter their voices using AI models of famous artists’ voices licensed from a library. Its advanced AI engine can generate melodies and harmonies, and even suggest instrumentation based on user inputs. This unique blend of AI voice generation and training tools enables musicians and producers to transform their inspiration into reality.
Using AI to create a fabric-based touch sensor
Machine learning combined with 3D embroidery techniques is utilized by researchers to develop a fabric-based sensor that allows for touch control of electronic devices. The sensor, integrated into clothing, operates through triboelectric technology and consists of yarns with positive and negative electric charges. Data from the sensor is processed by a microchip, with machine learning algorithms distinguishing between different gestures to control various functions like music playback and video games.