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Interesting find of the week: Runway CEO, Cristóbal Valenzuela, discusses AI's impact on the film and creative industries, exploring industry adoption, and sharing his vision for AI in creativity in a new Youtube video. Notable mentions:
Valenzuela views AI video generation as a "new camera," opening up novel forms of artistic expression and storytelling.
He asserts that humans using AI tools should retain ownership of their creations, similar to using any other creative tool.
Valenzuela predicts that a AI (assisted) generated film could win an Oscar or become a box office hit as early as next year.
Runway CEO, Cristóbal Valenzuela, previews a sneak peek (~2:07) for a new AI tool that turns an actor's script reading into animated video.
It can 'maintain emotion and performance and translate to real-time basis,' allowing for instant character animation.
— diffusion digest (@DigestDiff93383)
11:24 AM • Oct 13, 2024
In this issue:
REMSPACE: DREAMING IN CODE
California neurotechnology startup REMspace has announced achieving two-way communication with people during dreams. The company claims volunteers in their experiments were able to realize they were dreaming and exchange simple information with the outside world. Participants reportedly received commands from a server while dreaming and successfully responded.
REMspace used "specially designed equipment" including a server, an apparatus, WiFi, and sensors. Two study participants slept in separate homes while their brain waves were remotely tracked. Once the server detected that one participant had entered a lucid dream, it generated a random word and transmitted it via earbuds. Eight minutes later, the second participant entered a lucid dream, and the server transmitted the stored message, which was then repeated upon awakening.
REMspace CEO Michael Raduga envisions numerous applications, particularly in mental health, stating, "This opens the door to countless commercial applications, reshaping how we think about communication and interaction in the dream world." However, it's crucial to note that these experimental results await peer review and independent verification. If validated, this breakthrough could mark a significant milestone in sleep research, potentially revolutionizing mental health treatments and skills training methods.
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ELEVENLABS + DEEPREEL PARTNER = AI.LONSO
ElevenLabs and DeepReel announced a collaboration with Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team and driver Fernando Alonso to launch an AI-powered tool called Ai.lonso. This tool is designed to enhance fan engagement for the Formula One team.
Ai.lonso uses AI text-to-speech technology to read and translate content on the team's website using an AI-generated version of Fernando Alonso's voice. At launch, the functionality is available in English, Spanish, and French, with plans to add more languages in the future.
The stated goal of this technology is to make team content more accessible and to personalize fan interactions. Rob Bloom, Chief Marketing Officer of Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, described it as the latest step in adopting new technology to enrich the F1 fan experience.
The collaboration also involves avatar technology provided by DeepReel, which aims to create AI-driven visual representations for fan engagement.
ElevenLabs and DeepReel representatives commented on the potential of AI voice and avatar technology to maximize athlete availability and create new forms of fan engagement in sports.
This development is part of a broader trend of sports teams and organizations exploring AI technologies to enhance fan experiences and overcome language barriers in global sports markets.
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