WednesdAI // Week 25

From AI-generated films to robo-politicians, this week’s updates blur the line between reality and science fiction.

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New Video Model is a Literal Dream Machine

 
This is where we are at, y’all. Like friend of the show Dave Clark, now anyone with imagination and an internet connection can create moving pictures like used to take millions of dollars to accomplish:

I started working on this under 2 hours ago…

And I'm not saying that to say it. I'm mentioning that because that is the state we are in as creators, filmmakers, and storytellers.

This started out as a test for a project I'm working on, and I was just going to throw it in the… pic.twitter.com/G3F7WfA5oz

— Dave Clark (@Diesol) June 18, 2024

Luma Labs’ Dream Machine is an advanced AI model that creates high-quality, realistic videos from text and images. It generates smooth, action-packed shots with consistent characters and accurate physics, making it ideal for dynamic storytelling. The tool can produce 120 frames in 120 seconds, enabling rapid iteration and exploration of creative ideas. Despite some limitations in text and movement accuracy, Dream Machine offers groundbreaking capabilities in video creation, aiming to become a universal imagination engine.

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— Proper (@ProperPrompter) June 14, 2024

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— Proper (@ProperPrompter) June 14, 2024

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— Proper (@ProperPrompter) June 14, 2024

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— Proper (@ProperPrompter) June 15, 2024

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— Proper (@ProperPrompter) June 15, 2024

Try Luma Labs’ Dream Machine for yourself, and share with us what you make!

Salesforce Opening New AI Centre in London

 
Salesforce has announced plans to open its first artificial intelligence research center in London. This center will focus on advancing AI technologies and aims to foster collaboration between Salesforce’s experts, academic researchers, and customers. The initiative reflects Salesforce’s commitment to innovation and expanding its AI capabilities to enhance customer experiences globally.

Get the full scoop from Reuters.

AI Candidate Running for UK Parliament

 
An AI candidate running for Parliament in the UK believes AI can humanize politics. The candidate argues that AI technology can help politicians better understand and address the needs of their constituents. They believe that AI can provide unbiased analysis and help eliminate human biases in decision-making. The candidate aims to use AI to create a more inclusive and responsive political system.

Get all the details here from NBC NEWS.

Elephants Call Each Other By Name, Apparently

 
A study conducted using AI technology has found that elephants can learn and remember the names of other elephants. The AI system used audio recordings of elephant vocalizations to analyze and identify individual elephants. The researchers believe that this ability of elephants to recognize and remember names could have important implications for their social interactions and conservation efforts. The study highlights the intelligence and complex social behavior of elephants
 

Read the full story from The Guardian.

Videos of the Week

 
The Pulse Within by Vallée Duhamel, kicked off the AI Shorts program at Tribeca Film Festival last weekend:
 

The Pulse Within by @valleeduhamel had its premiere on Saturday at the @Tribeca Festival as part of our Human Powered: AI Shorts program.

In total, nine films were screened followed by a conversation exploring the relationship between human creativity and AI as a tool to tell… pic.twitter.com/Uf2nbfvTuW

— Runway (@runwayml) June 11, 2024

 
Another World by Dustin Hollywood:
 

🚨🚨🚨 Here it is.. a new chapter in AI-film.. reach for the impossible and you will indeed find it.

From the mind of Dustin Hollywood.. the 6-Part world event.. ‘ANOTHER WORLD’ an AI-Film doc like nothing you’ve seen before! 🎥💻💯🔥

Synopsis:
"Another World" is an… pic.twitter.com/KHbluK2Oll

— Dustin Hollywood (@dustinhollywood) June 14, 2024

 
Echoes of the Strange by Captain HaHaa:
 

"Echoes of the Strange"
A jump into the world of classic scifi shows.

Visuals created with @LumaLabsAI Dream Machine
Music made with @suno_ai_

Some different episode concepts tested out here let me know what you think

Share if ya care 😎👍 pic.twitter.com/ig6DUEcPc8

— Captain HaHaa (@CaptainHaHaa) June 15, 2024

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The images accompanying the news items in this article were generated in Midjourney using the following prompts:

Cinematic still frame, ultra wide shot of a child soaring through the air on craft wings made out of cardboard, airborne, ground POV, fast paced action, big smile, incredible ride, excitement, children’s adventure movie

London Skyline as seen through the window of a retro-futuristic robotics lab, hoses, connectors, mainframe computers, London Skyline big and bold, London fantasy skyline

Realistic depiction of an AI candidate in a parliamentary debate. The AI candidate, represented by a sleek hologram, is engaged in a discussion with human politicians in a grand, wood-paneled debate hall. Composition focused on the AI candidate with the other politicians and the audience in the background. Soft, warm lighting with a professional and serious tone. Highlighting the potential of AI to provide unbiased analysis and improve political decision-making

Photorealistic image of elephants calling each other by name. A lush African savannah with a herd of elephants gathered together. An AI researcher is observing the elephants with audio recording equipment. Composition focused on two elephants facing each other, their trunks raised as if in conversation. Warm, golden lighting from the setting sun. Highlighting the use of AI technology to uncover the complex social behavior of elephants.

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