Google unveiled a host of new artificial intelligence products as it aims to beat the likes of OpenAI, Microsoft and Meta in a fierce competition for global AI dominance.
Civil War Brought to Life: Haunting Photos Reawakened After 160 Years
A return to the American Civil War through AI-enhanced imagery. These photographs, taken over 160 years ago, have been brought to life to help modern viewers reconnect with one of the most pivotal chapters in American history. This short film includes both famous portraits—like those of General Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant—as well as rarer images such as California Joe, a legendary Union sharpshooter. From the well-known to the nearly forgotten, these faces now move and breathe with new clarity. A visual reminder of the real people behind the conflict that shaped a nation.
AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton says world is not prepared for what’s coming
Geoffrey Hinton, whose work shaped modern artificial intelligence, says companies are moving too fast without enough focus on safety. Brook Silva-Braga introduced us to Hinton in 2023 and recently caught up with him.
The Shift You Didn’t Realize Was Happening
AI as the beginning of a new chapter in creativity.
Why we’re moving from polished perfection to raw authenticity in art, filmmaking, and storytelling – and why it resonates with us now more than ever.
Paul Tudor Jones: AI poses an imminent threat to humanity in our lifetime
Paul Tudor Jones, Tudor Investment Corporation founder and CIO and Robin Hood Foundation founder and board member, joins ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the future of AI, the potential dangers posed by the technology, latest market trends, President Trump’s tariff policy, state of the economy, what to expect from the Robin Hood Foundation’s annual benefit next week, and more.
From Street View To AI — How Google Maps Mapped The World
Google Maps is the world’s top navigation app, and in February it will turn 20 years old. It’s aiming to stay ahead using new generative AI features, and a nimbler Street View camera that will help it map at least three new countries. Street View cameras have taken billions of images and mapped millions of miles since Google co-founder Larry Page first had the idea for Maps. Now, Google Maps is available in more than 250 countries. CNBC got an exclusive look at the Street View service center and asked the head of Maps about data, privacy, traffic and AI.
AI bots keep “malfunctioning”
As AI and humanoid robots become a reality, a scary trend emerges of them seemingly going after humans. Now these could just be simple malfunctions, but AI chat bots like ChatGPT seem to be doing things they should not even have access to. So what is really going on here?
BIG Midjourney Updates & New (Free) Lipsync Tool!!
Midjourney V7’s Big Update: While we’re still waiting for the much-anticipated Omni Reference (aka Subject Reference or working Siri!), Midjourney dropped some significant improvements to V7. I’ll break down what’s new and if it fixes those ‘unrealistic poses’ and ‘blotchy background characters’. NEW Experimental Aesthetics Command: Meet –exp! I tested this new command that works like ‘stylize’ to add dynamic elements and creativity. Find out the best values to use (hint: less might be more!). Editor Improvements: Took a quick look at the updated Midjourney editor, focusing on the texture feature which is pretty cool for visual explorations.
Stanford Creativity Expert: This Simple Shift will 10x Your AI CreativityㅣJeremy Utley
Stanford’s Jeremy Utley reveals that “most people are not fully utilizing AI’s potential.” Why is that? He explains that it lies in how we approach AI. He said a simple mindset shift could be what you’ve been missing in the AI revolution. How are you collaborating with AI in this new era? With so many LLM tools emerging, are you truly leveraging them to enhance your creativity and productivity? As an expert in creativity and AI, Jeremy shares profound insights on how AI is transforming our creative potential.
Runway’s GAME CHANGER for AI Video Is Here!
Ever struggled with keeping characters and objects consistent in your AI videos? Well, guess what? Runway just dropped a potential game-changer: the References feature! It might just be the solution we’ve all been waiting for.
In this video, I’m diving deep into Runway’s new References tool. We’ll explore:
What References does: How it uses Runway Frames to generate a first frame with your character/object reference.
Getting Started: Simple steps to use the feature (hint: don’t just drag and drop!)
Putting it to the Test: See how it handles single characters, multiple characters (like our man in the blue suit and his wolf companion!), and different styles.
Tips & Tricks: Learn how to potentially avoid issues like attribute bleed and use styles effectively.
Advanced Techniques: Combining references with specific locations, using character sheets, and a sneaky trick for establishing shots.
Is it perfect? Not yet. But it’s a massive step forward for AI video creation and character consistency. Ready to see if Runway cooked with this one? Let’s taxi down the runway and find out!