The race for achieving AGI (artificial general intelligence) reached new heights this week, marking a significant milestone in the rapid progression of AI.
From Apple’s introduction of Intelligence to major advancements in AI-generated video content, let’s explore some of the top stories in AI from this week.
Apple Intelligence Soft Launch
Apple had a busy week with the launch of iOS 18, WatchOS 11, MacOS 15, followed by the release of iPhone 16 and Apple Watch 10. Additionally, Apple rolled out its first update to the new OS with the 18.1 beta version.
While the beta version may not showcase the full capabilities of the AI, a glimpse of what the generative AI agent can accomplish is available to interested users. However, a refinement and polishing of the Apple Intelligence are likely needed before it is ready for public release.
Lionsgate Partners with Runway for AI Video Models Training
Despite last summer’s Hollywood writers’ strike against generative AI, Lionsgate announced a partnership with Runway, the creators of the Gen-3 Alpha video generation model.
This collaboration aims to create and train a video generation model using Lionsgate’s extensive film and TV catalog. While they claim it will revolutionize content creation, concerns remain about replacing traditional production roles with AI.
Snap Unveils New Spectacles AR Glasses
Snap introduced the latest version of its Spectacles AR glasses with enhanced features like a wider field of view and improved display quality. The collaboration with OpenAI aims to enhance user experience through cloud-hosted AI models.
Though the new specs are heavier and resemble a design fit for a superhero, they are currently only available to developers. The release date for the consumer version remains undisclosed.
YouTube Introduces AI-Enhanced Content Creation Tools
YouTube unveiled new AI tools to aid content creators and compete with platforms like TikTok. DeepMind’s Veo video model integrates with YouTube Studio to generate cinematic clips and provide content suggestions.
This “brainstorm” assistant offers topic suggestions, title generation, and script prompts, aiming to streamline the content creation process. Users can combine Veo with Dream Screen for enhanced background customization.
Runway Enhances Video Generation with Gen-3 Alpha
Runway Gen-3 Alpha just leveled up with Video-to-Video
Now you can transform any video’s style using text prompts at amazing quality.
10 wild examples of what’s possible:pic.twitter.com/onh12zCzpI
— Min Choi (@minchoi) September 15, 2024
Runway introduced a groundbreaking feature for its Gen-3 Alpha video generation model, enabling users to change the cinematic style of videos through text prompts. The technology has sparked excitement among AI enthusiasts.
Additionally, Runway launched an API for third-party developers to integrate the video model into their applications, systems, and devices.
