Eight media companies have sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, stating that the chatbots developed by them are surfacing entire articles behind subscription paywalls. These claims could take years to resolve in court, with OpenAI potentially facing a large fine if found guilty. However, some publishers have chosen to make deals with OpenAI instead of pursuing legal action.
In China, a new text-to-video generator called Vidu has been developed by Tsinghua University and ShengShu Technology. This tool can create videos up to 16 seconds long and has a China-centric view of the world. It is unclear when Vidu will be available in the West, but it poses as a strong competitor to similar AI technologies like Sora.
ChatGPT has introduced a new feature called Chat GPT Now Remembers, which allows the AI to recall details from previous interactions. Users can save specific information by instructing ChatGPT to “remember this,” and control their stored memories as needed. This feature is now accessible to ChatGPT Plus users, enhancing the assistant’s utility.
The Rabbit R1, a new portable AI assistant, has faced controversy and harsh reviews after its release. Despite selling over 100,000 units, reviewers have criticized its limited functionality and questioned the need for a separate device when most functions can already be performed on a smartphone. The CEO defends the R1’s unique integration with cloud services, but some believe it should have been developed as an app instead.
Director Paul Trillo created the first commercial music video with OpenAI’s Sora for the band Washed Out. Using AI technology, the video was a culmination of a decade-long idea that Trillo was finally able to bring to life with Sora. Another filmmaker, Jordan Ray Allen, paid homage to Quentin Tarantino by revisiting the character of Jules from Pulp Fiction in a unique project using various tools and technologies.
The future of AI in Hollywood is being questioned, with discussions on whether an AI-generated movie could win an Oscar within the next seven years. The acceptance of AI in the film industry and its potential impact on traditional filmmaking practices are being explored by industry professionals. A podcast hosted by Charlie Fink, Ted Schilowitz, and Rony Abovitz delves into these topics, featuring guests from Kaleidoco discussing the intersection of AI and entertainment.
