Robots are going to live with us by the end of the year while scientists think they’ve found life on other planets – let’s talk about this sci-fi movie we’re living in.
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This Robot Will Make You Dinner
Astribot S1 from Stardust will be available commercially by the end of this year.
The robot excels in a variety of tasks, from household chores to office duties, thanks to its unique design and sophisticated learning capabilities. Its safe interaction protocols further ensure that it operates harmoniously within human environments. Stardust is a company in Shenzhen, China, that develops bionic robots with wheeled bases and humanoid upper bodies.
Read the full press release with examples and technical specifications.
Vidu Challenges OpenAI’s Sora
Groundbreaking text-to-video capabilities combine Diffusion and Transformer models.
The new AI model Vidu, developed by Shengshu Technology and Tsinghua University, is making waves with its ability to quickly generate short, high-definition videos from textual descriptions. This first-of-its-kind model integrates advanced machine learning techniques to offer a robust alternative to OpenAI’s Sora, showcasing China’s rapid advancements in the AI sector.
Get the full story at Cybernews.com.
Apple in Talks with OpenAI and Google for iPhone AI
The tech giant seeks to expand iOS 18’s on-device AI capabilities.
Apple is in crucial talks with both OpenAI and Google, exploring the possibility of integrating their AI technologies into iOS 18. These negotiations are part of Apple’s broader AI strategy, which includes both partnerships with leading AI firms and the development of proprietary AI technologies, aiming to revolutionize its software offerings.
Signs of Life on a Distant Planet
A new investigation has revealed the presence of carbon-bearing molecules on a distant planet, possibly suggesting signs of life.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has conducted a new study of the exoplanet K2-18 b, which is 8.6 times the mass of Earth and located 120 light-years away in the constellation Leo. This research revealed the presence of carbon-bearing molecules like methane and carbon dioxide in the planet’s atmosphere. These findings support the notion that K2-18 b could be a Hycean world, a type of exoplanet with a hydrogen-rich atmosphere and potentially a water ocean beneath.
What is K2-18b? Watch this video for the full details:
Watch Professor Nikku Madhusudhan from the University of Cambridge on LBC:
Get the full story at NASA.gov.
Noisee Music Video Creator
New AI video app creates music videos from a single prompt.
Noisee transforms music tracks into vibrant and engaging music videos from a music URL and a creative prompt. The app, currently available through Discord, makes music visualization accessible to everyone, regardless of their technical skills. With its official launch set for May, Noisee promises a seamless experience for users to creatively express their music visually, enhancing both the reach and impact of their musical projects.
Watch this deep dive by AI Quest:
Check out this test of Noisee, straight from the Pixel Dreams AI Lab.
Song: The Drive-Thru Coffee Line is Way Too Long (created in Udio)
Video Made with Noisee
Full details and how-to at Noisee.AI.
Submissions Open for AI Filmmaking Competitions
Submissions are open now for the following AI Filmmaking contests:
AInfiniteTV: submit AI-generated narrative short films and music videos for the world’s first 24/7 channel for AI-generated streaming content. Submit using this form (password = endless99)
Curious Refuge AI Film Trailer Competition: create an AI-generated film trailer to win $5000 in prizes or an Apple Vision Pro. Full details and enter here.
LTX Studio ‘From Vision to Reality’ Pitch Contest: LTX Studio is taking pitches in three categories: Short Film, Music Video, and LTX Studio Commercial. Read the guidelines and submit a pitch.
Videos of the Week
Instant classics and new favorites!
Left of Me by Starhand:
LEFT OF ME 💀🫀
(a music video about a girl, a ferrari, and zombies)
[lyrics + montage + story] @Starhand_io
[banger] #SunoAI
[ai tools] #midjourney #leonardoai #pikalabs #stablevideo
[SOUND ON]#ai #AIart #AiArtSociety #generativeai #AIArtwork #AIArtworks #AIArtistCommunity… pic.twitter.com/vUxpqYNuJe— starhand (@Starhand_io) April 25, 2024
Maxx the Robot by Diesol:
A robot walks into a supermarket…
On this episode, Maxx The Robot goes to the supermarket to shop for some Ovaltine but soon faces another challenge when he’s denied by the pesky store clerk.
Additional VFX help by @SyntaxDiffusion #ai #GenerativeAI #aifilm #1950s #sitcom… pic.twitter.com/wK2P9lxzLE
— Dave Clark (@Diesol) April 24, 2024
Catiator by MeanOrangeCat:
The Abyss Trailer by Robot Garden (Argentinian film mixing AI with Live Action):
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The images accompanying the news items in this article were generated in Midjourney using the following prompts:
