Worlds On-demand

Researchers have developed an AI tool that can generate Minecraft-like environments in real time, showcasing a leap towards dynamic, AI-driven video generation. The companies behind the AI, Decart and Etched are working on a custom chip that will speed up the development of custom worlds in the future.

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Protecting Famous Voices

SAG-AFTRA and Ethovox have agreed on new rules where actors must give permission, receive payments upfront, and share in the profits when their voices are used in AI systems. This follows similar protections set with video game makers, record labels, and movie studios, ensuring actors' voices aren't misused in digital media.

Timeless Hanks

Director Robert Zemeckis employed AI to make Tom Hanks and Robin Wright appear younger in real-time for the movie "Here." While Hanks praised the tech, critics have mixed feelings, some believing it sacrificed the film's emotional depth

Eye Spy with AI

Spot AI, a startup specializing in AI-enhanced video processing, has just secured $31 million in funding to expand its platform, which helps businesses analyze security camera footage more efficiently using AI. The company's Intelligent Video Recorder (IVR) appliance not only stores footage but also uses AI to automate event detection, search capabilities, and even initiate actions based on video content.