5 wild new AI tools you can try right now

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17 Jun 202404:14

TLDRThe video script discusses the rapid advancements in generative AI, highlighting five new AI tools available today. It warns of the potential impact on jobs in Hollywood due to realistic video generation capabilities, introduces 'Dream Machine' for creating realistic video clips, and mentions 'Bright Data' for efficient web scraping. The script also covers 'Stable Diffusion 3 Medium' for text-to-image generation, '11 Labs' sound effect generator, and coding tools like 'Codastroll' and 'Cursor', emphasizing their impressive capabilities and the need for a balanced view on AI in coding.

Takeaways

  • πŸ•ŠοΈ Generative AI has advanced significantly, with the example of a Will Smith deepfake video becoming more convincing over time.
  • πŸŽ₯ New AI video generation tools like Sora, Google's 'vo', and 'cling' are creating realistic videos, although not yet publicly available.
  • 🌐 'Dream Machine' from Luma Labs allows users to create realistic video clips, showcasing the potential for AI in content creation.
  • πŸ‘» The 'Dream Machine' was also used to generate the Will Smith spaghetti video, highlighting AI's capability to simulate realistic scenarios.
  • πŸ“ˆ The importance of data for AI models is emphasized, with tools like residential proxies and web automation simplifying data collection.
  • πŸ”— Bright Data is introduced as a sponsor, offering a scraping browser API to facilitate large-scale data scraping at a reduced cost.
  • πŸ–ΌοΈ 'Stable Diffusion 3 Medium' is a new open text-to-image model with impressive quality, although it is only available under a non-commercial license.
  • πŸ”Š 11 Labs has developed a sound effect generator that can create realistic sound effects from textual descriptions.
  • πŸ’» Code generation AI is improving, with 'Cod, stroll' by Mistol showing promise in coding benchmarks, despite current limitations.
  • πŸ› οΈ 'Cursor' is an AI-focused code editor that allows for coding with natural language, offering a new way to interact with code.
  • πŸš€ The rapid progress in generative AI is a cause for concern for professionals in related fields, as it continues to evolve and improve.

Q & A

  • What was the video about that took the world by storm one year ago?

    -The video was about an unbelievable depiction of Will Smith eating spaghetti, which was fake but generated a lot of jokes and discussions among people.

  • What is the potential impact of generative AI technology on Hollywood idols if it continues to advance?

    -If generative AI technology continues to advance without a plateau, it could potentially put Hollywood idols out of business, as it might replace real actors with realistic AI-generated ones.

  • What is the name of the new model released by the Chinese that can generate videos up to 2 minutes long?

    -The new model released by the Chinese is called 'cling', which can generate videos up to 2 minutes long at up to 30 FPS.

  • What is the problem with the models like Sora, vo, and cling mentioned in the script?

    -The problem with models like Sora, vo, and cling is that they are not available to the public, limiting their accessibility and practical use.

  • What is the 'dream machine' and how does it work?

    -The 'dream machine' is a tool from Luma labs that allows users to create relatively realistic video clips. It works by generating video content based on user prompts.

  • What is the practical use of the 'dream machine' tool mentioned in the script?

    -While the 'dream machine' can generate realistic video clips, the script mentions that there is currently no practical or commercial use for it, other than simulating nightmares.

  • What is the role of data in the context of AI models and how is it collected?

    -Data is crucial for AI models as they rely on it for learning and generating content. Data collection on the web can be done using tools like residential proxies, Selenium, Puppeteer, and Playwright, which help in scraping data at scale without significant issues.

  • What is Bright Data and how does it help with data scraping?

    -Bright Data is a sponsor of the video and offers a scraping browser API that simplifies web scraping operations. It eliminates the need for proxies and web unblockers, making web scrapers more efficient and cost-effective.

  • What is 'stable diffusion 3 medium' and what is its significance?

    -Stable diffusion 3 medium is an advanced open text-to-image model that has just released its model weights. It is significant because it can reliably generate images from text prompts, although it is only available under a non-commercial license.

  • What is the sound effect generator from 11 Labs and how does it work?

    -The sound effect generator from 11 Labs is a tool that generates sound effects based on user descriptions. It is the same company that engineered the voice of the video's narrator.

  • What is the 'Cod, stroll' model and how does it perform in coding benchmarks?

    -Cod, stroll is a new model released by the French startup Mistol. It is an open model that performs extremely well on coding benchmarks compared to other open models, although it cannot be used for commercial purposes yet.

  • What is the 'cursor' tool and how does it assist in coding?

    -Cursor is a fork of VS Code and one of the first truly AI-focused code editors. It allows users to write code with natural language instead of memorizing syntax, and it can enforce coding rules and perform code reviews, making it a powerful tool for developers.

Outlines

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πŸŽ₯ Generative AI and the Future of Hollywood

This paragraph discusses the rapid advancement of generative AI technology, exemplified by a video of Will Smith eating spaghetti that went viral a year ago. It notes the public's initial amusement and skepticism, contrasting it with the current reality where such technology could potentially replace Hollywood stars. The video introduces five new AI tools that can replace various roles in media production, such as photographers, videographers, sound engineers, and programmers. It highlights the recent release of AI models like Sora, Google's 'vo,' and 'cling,' which can generate impressive video content, although not yet available to the public. The paragraph also mentions the 'dream machine' from Luma labs, which can create convincing video clips, albeit with some flaws, such as unrealistic fingers.

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Keywords

πŸ’‘Generative AI

Generative AI refers to artificial intelligence systems that can create new content, such as images, videos, or text, based on existing data. In the video, generative AI is the overarching theme, with various tools showcased that utilize this technology to create realistic or synthetic media. For example, the video discusses AI models like Sora and Google's 'vo' that can generate convincing videos, which is a significant advancement in generative AI.

πŸ’‘Uncanny Valley

The uncanny valley is a concept in robotics and animation that describes the discomfort or eeriness a person feels when a humanoid object closely resembles a real human but is not quite perfect. The video uses this term to describe the feeling one might have when encountering the realistic yet slightly off AI-generated videos, like the example of Will Smith eating spaghetti.

πŸ’‘Dream Machine

The Dream Machine is a tool mentioned in the video that allows users to create relatively realistic video clips. It is an example of generative AI in action, as it can simulate scenarios that are almost indistinguishable from real life, except upon close inspection. The video uses the Dream Machine to generate a video of two old men doing yoga, highlighting its capabilities.

πŸ’‘Residential Proxies

Residential proxies are a type of internet proxy service that uses IP addresses from residential internet connections rather than data centers. In the context of the video, residential proxies are used for web scraping to bypass security measures like captchas and browser fingerprinting. The video mentions Bright Data, which offers a scraping browser API that simplifies the process of web data collection.

πŸ’‘Stable Diffusion 3 Medium

Stable Diffusion 3 Medium is an advanced open-source text-to-image model discussed in the video. It represents a significant leap in AI-generated image quality and is capable of creating images from text prompts with high reliability. However, it is noted that it is only available under a non-commercial license, which limits its broader application.

πŸ’‘AI Girlfriend

In the video, the term 'AI girlfriend' is used metaphorically to illustrate the potential for AI to simulate human-like interactions. The presenter humorously suggests upgrading to the new Stable Diffusion 3 Medium model to improve the visual appearance of an AI-driven virtual companion, indicating the advancement in AI's ability to generate realistic human likenesses.

πŸ’‘Sound Effect Generator

The sound effect generator from 11 Labs is a tool that can create custom sound effects based on textual descriptions. It is highlighted in the video as a practical application of AI, capable of generating multiple sound effects that are difficult to distinguish from real recordings. This showcases the versatility of AI in creative processes beyond visual media.

πŸ’‘Code Generation

Code generation is the process by which AI systems can write or assist in writing code. The video mentions a tool called Cod, stroll, which is an open model for code generation but not yet available for commercial use. It is presented as a hopeful advancement for AI in programming, although it still faces challenges, such as the common programming task of centering a div element.

πŸ’‘Cursor

Cursor is described as an AI-focused code editor, a fork of Visual Studio Code, that allows developers to write code using natural language. Instead of memorizing syntax, developers can provide context and use natural language commands to generate code, which can then be reviewed and refined. This tool represents the ongoing integration of AI into software development processes.

πŸ’‘AI Doomers

AI doomers is a term used in the video to refer to individuals who are skeptical about the capabilities of AI, particularly in the context of code generation. They believe that AI-generated code is of poor quality and not suitable for the industry. The video contrasts this viewpoint with those who are more optimistic about AI's potential in coding.

Highlights

AI technology has advanced significantly, creating realistic videos like Will Smith eating spaghetti in 2024.

Generative AI tools can replace human photographers, videographers, sound engineers, and programmers.

Open AI's Sora and Google's vo are impressive AI video generation tools, but not yet publicly available.

Cling, a new model from China, can generate 2-minute videos at 30 FPS, arguably better than Sora.

The Dream Machine by Luma Labs allows creating realistic video clips, like two old men doing yoga.

Residential proxies and web automation tools like Selenium, Puppeteer, and Playwright simplify web scraping.

Bright Data offers a scraping browser API that makes web scraping operations more efficient and cost-effective.

Stable Diffusion 3 Medium is an advanced open text-to-image model, although only available under a non-commercial license.

11 Labs' sound effect generator can create multiple sound effects from textual descriptions.

Code generation AI is still in development, but Mistol's Cod stroll model shows promise in coding benchmarks.

Cursor, an AI-focused code editor, allows coding with natural language and enforces coding rules for quality assurance.

AI-generated code is a topic of debate, with opinions ranging from AI maximalism to skepticism about its quality.

Generative AI's progress in the last year is significant and could be concerning for professionals in the field.

The video discusses the potential impact of AI on Hollywood and the entertainment industry.

The practical applications of AI in simulating realistic scenarios and generating content are explored.

The video highlights the capabilities and limitations of current AI models in various creative fields.

The importance of data collection for AI models and the tools available for efficient web scraping are discussed.

The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to try out the new AI tools mentioned.