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AI Fear in Hollywood

Fable Studio has unveiled Showrunner, a groundbreaking streaming platform that lets users create their own animated shows using AI. This innovative service, announced last Thursday, is designed to write, voice, and animate episodes based on user inputs, providing extensive control over dialogue, characters, and shot types. 🚀

What’s Showrunner All About?

Here’s a closer look at what Showrunner offers and how it works:

• User Empowerment: Viewers can now be creators, crafting unique episodes with their chosen characters and storylines.

• AI Capabilities: Showrunner’s technology supports animation and allows users to stitch scenes into full-length episodes.

• Waitlist for Free Testing: Users can join a waitlist for a free version available until the year’s end.

• AI-Generated Shows: Currently, the platform hosts 10 AI-generated shows spanning various genres, including Exit Valley, Ikiru Shinu, and Sim Francisco.

Potential and Challenges

Fable Studio’s Vision: CEO Edward Saatchi envisions Showrunner as the "Netflix of AI," where users can generate new episodes of their favourite shows on demand. This ambition raises both excitement and concern:

• Creative Freedom: Users have the freedom to bring their imaginative ideas to life, pushing the boundaries of traditional content creation.

• Industry Concerns: The platform raises important questions about the potential displacement of human labour by AI tools. The creative industry is wary of how AI might impact traditional roles and job security.

Controversial Release: Showrunner made headlines with an AI-generated episode of South Park. This release showcased both the comedic potential and limitations of AI-generated content, sparking debate about the role of AI in entertainment.

How Does Showrunner Work?

• Proprietary AI Model: Developed using open-source systems like OpenAI and Stable Diffusion, Showrunner’s AI is at the forefront of content creation technology.

• User Involvement: By enabling users to create original content, Fable aims to reduce production costs while highlighting the importance of originality.

• Revenue Opportunities: The best user-created episodes might be included in the series catalog, with creators earning revenue for their contributions.

Implications for the Industry

Showrunner’s success could herald a significant shift in how content is produced and consumed, blending traditional storytelling with innovative AI capabilities. However, this also underscores the growing need for union protections against the encroachment of AI in the entertainment industry.

How do you think AI-generated content will impact the future of entertainment?

NVIDIA

Nvidia Unveils Next-Gen AI at COMPUTEX 2024

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced groundbreaking AI advancements at the Computex conference, including next-gen ‘Rubin’ chips, an AI gaming assistant, and AI tools for creating lifelike avatars.

The Details:

• Next-Gen Chips: Nvidia’s ‘Rubin’ platform, launching in 2026, with ‘Rubin Ultra’ following in 2027, promises a “new industrial revolution.”

• AI Gaming Assistant: Project G-Assist offers context-aware help and personalized responses for PC games.

• Digital Avatars: ACE, a suite of AI services, simplifies creating lifelike avatars for customer service and healthcare applications.

Why It Matters: Nvidia remains a leader in AI innovation, driving advancements in AI chips and tools that shape future AI-powered experiences.

EVERYTHING ANNOUNCED AT COMPUTEX 2024

AI in Research

World’s First Bioprocessor 

A Swiss startup, FinalSpark, has launched the world’s first bioprocessor using 16 human brain organoids, claiming it consumes a million times less power than traditional digital chips.

The Details:

• Neuroplatform: FinalSpark’s online platform offers remote access to biological neurons in vitro, enabling innovative biocomputing.

• Low Power Consumption: Bioprocessors drastically cut energy use, potentially reducing computing’s environmental impact.

• Advanced Architecture: The system uses four Multi-Electrode Arrays (MEAs) with organoids and a microfluidic life support system.

• Collaborative Research: Nine institutions are currently accessing the platform, with many more universities showing interest.

Why It Matters: FinalSpark's Neuroplatform could revolutionize computing by offering efficient, low-power bioprocessing, paving the way for sustainable and advanced technological advancements.

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Miscellaneous

• Google DeepMind released new demos of its Veo AI video generation model, showcasing the ability to turn single reference images into new videos with simple text instructions. (Video)

• Grok is rumored to be receiving two new modes, Socrates and D.E.I., adding to the current selections of Normal and Fun to augment the AI chatbot’s responses.(More)

• Google has formed a strategic partnership with Magic Leap—a leader in Augmented Reality (AR) devices—a collaboration designed to explore new possibilities in AR. (More)

• Top secret meeting is kicking off in Madrid with the CEOs of Google DeepMind, Anthropic and Microsoft AI in attendance all reportedly attending to discuss AI, geopolitics, and global economic challenges.(More)

• World's first bioprocessor uses 16 human brain organoids for ‘a million times less power’ consumption than a digital chip (More)

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• Spiritme AI - A scriptwriter that converts PDFs into explainer VIdeos using AI, featuring lifelike avatars and emotions. Offers AI filming Assistant, Dynamic Expressions Engine. Over 65k users, Open for feedback.

• FanFuel AI - An AI assistant for YouTubers. It generates scripts, thumbnails, music, and more. Features include AI Thumbnail Generator, Script Maker, AnalyticsChat, Metadata Maker, Idea Suggester, Face Swapper, and Script Narration.

• Jaeves AI - An all-in-one AI suite for dynamic content creation. Features include advanced GPT, AI Image Generation, AI Vision & Chat, Text-to-Speech, AI Ads Copy, and multi-language support.

• Tripo AI - An AI-powered 3D modeling tool creating models from text/images in seconds. Offers free basic (10 models/month), professional plan ($29.90 for 100 models/month), and premium plan ($199 for 1000 models/month).

• GPTEngineer - A rapid prototyping tool for creating interactive web apps using natural language. Features version control with git and grants code ownership, enabling smooth human developer integration at any stage.

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