AI Weekly: Deepfakes Get Real (or Do They?), X Goes Premium with Chatbots, Language Goes Global and More!

Apr 02, 2024

This week in AI, things are getting real...or are they? We're diving down the rabbit hole of hyperrealistic AI faces that blur the lines between influencer and invention. Plus, we'll see how filmmakers are using fancy new AI tools to cook up special effects that would make even Willy Wonka jealous. And that's not all! We've got language-learning AIs that can mimic your voice in any tongue, and developer-friendly AI that cuts through the code like a tech samurai. Hold onto your robot sidekicks, folks, the future of AI is here and it's more fascinating (and maybe a little scary) than ever!

Deepfake Dilemma: AI Model Makes Waves (But Is It Real?)

Have you ever seen a perfectly put-together influencer who seems...too perfect? Well, that might not be just good lighting and Facetune anymore. A new AI model is churning out hyper-realistic faces that are blurring the lines between humans and machines. Here's the twist: no one's sure if the influencer using this tech is actually a real person or a creation of the AI itself!

This mind-bending case highlights just how advanced AI-generated faces have become. It raises some interesting questions: how will we know what's real and what's fake online? And more importantly, will we even care in the future? Hold on to your horses because the internet's about to get even trippier.

Here’s the video for you to decide whether it is AI or not:

X Marks the Spot for Grok: Musk Unleashes AI Chatbot to Premium Users

Hold onto your hats, X (formerly Twitter) fanatics! Elon Musk, the platform's billionaire boss, is throwing you a bone. Starting now, all premium subscribers get to chat with Grok, the super cool AI chatbot Musk has been teasing. Grok was previously exclusive to the even-more-premium "Premium+" tier, but now it seems Musk wants everyone in the premium club to get in on the AI action. This move might be part of Musk's bigger plan to ditch those pesky ads and turn X into a subscription-driven paradise. Read Further.

Hollywood Gets an AI Makeover: AI Director Sora’s Debut

Imagine a world where your wildest movie ideas come to life with just a few clicks. That's the promise of OpenAI's Sora, a powerful AI video generator recently put in the hands of a select group of filmmakers.

These creative minds are churning out mind-blowing stuff – we're talking dreamlike landscapes, mind-bending special effects, and characters that look like they leaped off the page. While Sora won't be available to the average Tom, Dick, or Harry anytime soon, this glimpse into the future of filmmaking is nothing short of. Watch some of the videos here.

Speak Up! New AI Engine Makes Voices Travel Across Languages

OpenAI's new AI speech engine is like a voice acting chameleon! Give it a short audio clip of someone speaking, and it can generate realistic speech that sounds exactly like that person. This means you can translate languages and keep the original speaker's accent, making those travel vlogs even more immersive. But there's a catch (isn't there always?). This tech is so good, it could be misused to create fake news or impersonate people. On the bright side, this AI voice engine has the potential to break down language barriers and make communication a breeze. Read more here.

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AI to the Rescue! Dragoneye Makes Computer Vision a Breeze for Developers

Calling all coders! Tired of wrestling with complex computer vision tasks? Then fret no more, because a knight in shining armor (well, more like a shiny new AI startup) has arrived to save the day. Dragoneye is here to revolutionize the way developers build computer vision applications.

Traditionally, computer vision required expertise in machine learning, making it a challenge for many developers. But Dragoneye cuts through the complexity, allowing you to create cutting-edge applications without needing a Ph.D. in AI. With features like continuous improvement and scalability, Dragoneye makes it easier than ever to bring your vision-powered ideas to life. Read More.