Roblox Gets Smarter

The Lead

Robolox Gets Smarter: Imagine building your own world in Roblox just by thinking about it. That's what Roblox is working on with their new AI tool. This tool will help anyone create 3D stuff easily, making game creation as simple as playing one. Plus, they're adding cool social features like a party mode, aiming to make Roblox a hit with everyone, not just kids.

Reels

Artificial Fellowship?: Orlando Bloom, known for his role as Legolas, expresses openness to reprise his character in a new Middle-earth installment directed by Andy Serkis, hinting at the potential use of AI technology for the production, although details on its application remain unclear. Bloom's enthusiasm for returning is evident, driven by his fondness for the franchise and his career-starting relationship with director Peter Jackson.

Can you spot the Fake?: New York Times explores how AI is making it increasingly difficult to distinguish between real and fake videos. The article includes an interactive quiz to test your' ability to identify real and fake videos, highlighting the challenges of detecting deepfakes and the need for greater awareness and vigilance in the digital age.

Does Minority Report Hold Up?: AI researcher Sasha Luccioni reviewed Tom Cruise’s 20 year old "Minority Report" for its AI accuracy. Her analysis highlights the film's imaginative yet somewhat overoptimistic portrayal of AI's capabilities in crime prevention.

Thrills

Real War Games?: South Korea hosted an international summit in Seoul to establish guidelines for the responsible use of AI in military applications, attended by over 90 countries including the US and China, though any resulting agreement will lack enforcement power. The summit, co-sponsored by several nations, aimed to foster multi-stakeholder discussions on AI governance in military contexts, highlighting the dual potential of AI to enhance military capabilities while posing risks if misused.

Google Plays Games: Google is leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionize the video game industry, starting from AI agents that can play and master games like Atari and StarCraft II, to developing tools like SIMA for versatile gameplay across multiple games, and GameNGen for simplifying game development through generative AI. These advancements are not only enhancing how games are created and played but also democratizing game development by reducing the technical barriers, thus promising more creative and efficient game-making processes.

Games are better with AI: CGM breaks down how AI is transforming the gaming industry by enhancing gameplay through more sophisticated NPCs and dynamic content generation. Despite the potential of AI to revolutionize game development and player experiences, there remains significant skepticism and caution within the industry about its full integration due to high costs, the need for extensive data, and concerns over its impact on creative roles.

Bills

The Billon Dollar Man: Josh Kushner, founder of Thrive Capital, has become a key figure in OpenAI's fundraising efforts, leading a recent share sale that valued the company at over $100 billion and is expected to invest around $1 billion in a new funding round. Kushner's firm, Thrive Capital, has a history of backing successful tech startups, including OpenAI, Instagram, Spotify, and Stripe, and has recently raised $5 billion for its latest venture-capital funds

Business Insiders releases their Startups to Watch: Business Insider picked 44 companies that might just change the world. If you're into betting on the next big thing, this list is your cheat sheet.

AI Employees for Regulation: Over 100 AI company employees urged California Governor Gavin Newsom to sign Senate Bill 1047, arguing that it's necessary to test and safeguard against severe risks posed by powerful AI models, such as those related to biological weapons and cyberattacks. The bill, which requires safety testing for AI models before public release and holds developers accountable for harms, has sparked debate over its potential to either protect against AI risks or hinder technological innovation in California.