Pika, a Palo Alto-based AI startup, has released version 2.0 of its video generation platform, introducing enhanced customization features and improved motion capabilities. The new release comes shortly after OpenAI’s launch of its Sora video generator. According to Carl Franzen’s report in VentureBeat, the platform’s key innovation is the “Scene Ingredients” feature, allowing users to …
TCL, the world’s largest TV manufacturer, has premiered its first AI-generated movies at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood. According to Jason Koebler’s report for 404 Media, the company is now streaming five short films on its TCL+ platform. The films represent TCL’s initial venture into AI-generated content, produced through its newly created TCL Film …
OpenAI’s newly released AI video generation tool Sora has received mixed reviews from early users. According to Carl Franzen’s report in VentureBeat, AI filmmakers are reporting inconsistent results and unrealistic outputs compared to competitor products. The tool, which requires a subscription starting at $20 monthly for 50 generations, has faced criticism for its content restrictions …
OpenAI has released Sora, its AI-powered video generation technology, making it available to ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers through a dedicated website. The company announced the launch as part of its “12 Days of OpenAI” holiday series, introducing an upgraded version called Sora Turbo that offers improved speed compared to the model previewed in February …
Amazon Web Services has introduced Nova, a new family of artificial intelligence models designed for text, image and video generation. The announcement was made by CEO Andy Jassy at the AWS re:Invent conference. The Nova family consists of four text-generating models: Micro, Lite, Pro, and Premier. Micro, Lite, and Pro are immediately available to AWS …
Google has made its new artificial intelligence video generation model Veo available through its Vertex AI platform. The model can create high-definition 1080p videos from text or image prompts in various visual styles, with clips potentially exceeding one minute in length. The technology includes built-in safeguards against harmful content and copyright violations, according to Google. …
Luma AI has significantly upgraded its Dream Machine AI platform with new video creation capabilities and an intuitive interface accessible via web and mobile apps. According to reporter Carl Franzen, the platform now includes Luma Photon, a new image foundation model that enables advanced text-to-image and video generation features. The system serves over 25 million …
Israeli tech company Lightricks has launched LTX Video (LTXV), a new open-source AI model that generates five-second videos in just four seconds. As Michael Nuñez reports for VentureBeat, the company aims to challenge major tech firms by making its technology freely available. The model runs efficiently on consumer-grade hardware like Nvidia RTX 4090 GPUs while …
An article by HootSuite presents a comprehensive analysis of 18 AI-powered tools designed to help content creators and social media marketers streamline their workflow. Author Chloe West evaluates popular platforms including OwlyWriter, ChatGPT, Claude, and Midjourney, detailing their specific capabilities and limitations. The review covers both paid and free options, focusing on tools for text …
Moonvalley, a Los Angeles-based startup, is developing generative video tools with a focus on ethical data usage and creator rights. As reported by Kyle Wiggers for TechCrunch, the company distinguishes itself by exclusively using licensed content from opted-in creators for training its AI models. Founded by former Zapier executive Naeem Talukdar and DeepMind scientists, Moonvalley …