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Meta Unveils Advanced AI Video Model
Meta announced Movie Gen, a new suite of AI models capable of generating and editing video and audio content. It includes a video generation model, an audio model, a personalized video model, and a video editing model. The system can produce HD videos from text prompts and claims to outperform industry competitors. This technology, expected to arrive on Instagram, could greatly influence content creation.
OpenAI and Altera Create Digital Humans
OpenAI and startup Altera are developing AI agents called “digital humans” capable of natural, sustained interactions. Using GPT-4o and a unique architectural design, Altera’s agents have shown notable performance in gaming environments like Minecraft. This advance highlights the potential for AI to extend beyond gaming into roles as virtual coworkers or complex simulations.
Is Apple Intelligence Finally Here?
Apple is set to release its iOS 18.1 update, which will introduce new AI-powered features such as notification summaries, natural language searches for photos, and object erasure in images. These advancements promise to make everyday tasks more intuitive and integrate AI more deeply into Apple’s ecosystem, setting the stage for further enhancements in future updates.
AI Identifies Drug Candidates for Pain Relief
Researchers at Cleveland Clinic and IBM have created an AI model named LISA-CPI to predict interactions between drugs and pain receptors, paving the way for potential non-addictive pain treatments. This model could accelerate drug discovery by more effectively screening compounds, addressing the ongoing opioid crisis by offering alternative therapeutic options.
AI Giants Dodge Training Data Law?
Following new legislation in California requiring AI companies to disclose data used in training models, most prominent firms have not committed to compliance. While some companies like Stability AI and OpenAI have agreed, others, including Google and Meta, remain silent, indicating a potential clash over data transparency in this competitive sector.
Google Unlocks Gmail Q&A Feature
Google has expanded its AI functionality in Gmail with the ‘Q&A’ feature for iOS users, allowing queries about email contents through the Gemini AI. This capability includes email summarization and information retrieval, offering a more efficient email management experience. The feature will soon extend its benefits to Google Drive users as well.
AI Tools
🔧 Zappier’s No-Code Chatbot – A versatile tool for creating custom chatbots to automate customer support tasks and streamline operations.
📄 Parseur – An AI tool that automates data extraction from documents like resumes and invoices, simplifying information processing.
🗣️ AssemblyAI’s Speech-to-Text API – Offers high-accuracy transcription services for building voice-driven applications.
📹 Meta’s Movie Gen – An advanced AI model for generating and editing videos, scheduled to be integrated into Instagram.
🤖 Cheatlayer – Allows for business automation using natural language commands.
🧠 Mindpal’s SalesBox – A platform to develop a custom AI sales OS utilizing multi-agent workflows.
💰 Trillion – An AI app for planning and managing financial budgets and expenses.
🛒 BuyScout – An AI assistant designed to enhance and simplify online shopping experiences.
🗓️ Selfletter – AI-powered platform to break down complex goals into manageable tasks.
🔍 InstantAPI – A web scraping tool that integrates website data into digital projects.
📈 Gizzmo – An AI SEO tool for generating optimized content like affiliate articles.
AI Jobs
💼 Amazon Web Services (AWS) – ML Data Associate – A role focused on managing and curating machine learning data to support AWS services.
🧪 Meta – Research Scientist Intern – An opportunity for research in AI software development, ideal for PhD candidates looking to explore innovative solutions.
🔧 Shield AI – Mechanical Engineering Intern – A summer internship focusing on engineering tasks where AI intersects with mechanical design.
📊 DeepL – Product Marketing Manager – Cover position responsible for leading marketing strategies for AI-based products.
