New AI video generators • Flux 1.1 • Liquid AI models • ChatGPT new features • AI news this week
Welcome to the AI Search newsletter. Here are the top highlights in AI this week.
Meta has introduced Movie Gen, a groundbreaking AI video generator. This suite of models allows users to create custom videos, edit existing ones, transform personal images into videos, and generate audio, all using simple text inputs. Movie Gen outperforms similar models in the industry and sets new benchmarks for AI-generated media content. Read more
Black Forest Labs has released FLUX1.1 [pro], a new AI image generation model that's six times faster than its predecessor. The model improves image quality, prompt adherence, and diversity while offering an ideal balance between quality and speed. Along with this release, the company has launched the beta BFL API, allowing developers to integrate FLUX models into their applications with customization options and competitive pricing. Read more
OpenAI has introduced Canvas, a new interface for ChatGPT that enhances writing and coding projects. Canvas allows users to collaborate with ChatGPT more effectively by offering features like inline editing, length adjustments, and reading level changes for text. For coding, it provides tools to review, debug, and translate code between different programming languages. Read more
OpenAI has introduced several new developer tools, including the Realtime API for building low-latency speech-to-speech experiences. Other announcements include API Prompt Caching for cost reduction, Model Distillation for efficient fine-tuning, and Vision Fine-tuning for GPT-4o. These tools aim to enhance AI application development and improve performance while reducing costs. Read more
A good photo on your Linkedin or business profile makes a huge difference. You could do a physical photoshoot, which costs you over $200 and hours posing awkwardly at a camera. Or, with AI Portrait, just upload one photo, and get a portfolio of 50 professional photos in minutes. Save time and money - try it today!
NVIDIA has released NVLM-1.0-D-72B, a powerful new AI model that can understand both text and images. This model, with 72 billion parameters, can perform tasks like interpreting memes, analyzing charts, and solving math problems. Read more
Google has made Gemini Live, its advanced AI chatbot, freely available to all Android users. This feature allows for natural voice conversations with the AI, including the ability to interrupt and continue discussions over time. Gemini Live is currently only available in English on Android devices.
Apple has released Depth Pro, an open-source AI model that creates detailed 3D depth maps from single images. The model can quickly generate high-resolution depth maps on standard GPUs, making it useful for various applications. Depth Pro combines real and synthetic data training to achieve high accuracy and fine boundary tracing. Read more
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. Try it out today!
Pika Labs has released Pika 1.5, an upgraded AI video model with new features called 'Pikaffects'. These special effects can transform subjects in videos in physics-defying ways, like exploding, melting, or turning into cake. The update also improves realistic movement and adds cinematic camera techniques, making AI-generated videos more dynamic and creative. Read more
Liquid AI has launched a new type of AI model called Liquid Foundation Models (LFMs). These models are designed to be more efficient than traditional transformer-based models, with smaller memory needs and better performance. LFMs come in three sizes: 1.3B for resource-constrained environments, 3.1B for edge devices, and a 40.3B model for complex tasks. Read more
Microsoft has released a free voice feature for its Copilot AI assistant. The new Copilot Voice allows users to have natural conversations with the AI, including the ability to interrupt and customize the voice's tone and speed. This update also includes other features like Copilot Vision and Think Deeper, making the AI more versatile and user-friendly. Read more