Topazlabs Releases Topaz Video AI 4, Enhancing Video Resolution to 16K

Wikimedia Foundation Warns of Bandwidth Strain from AI Crawlers

The Wikimedia Foundation has warned of increasing bandwidth strain on its projects caused by AI-powered web crawlers. Representatives noted a 50% increase in bandwidth consumption for multimedia files since January 2024, largely attributed to automated programs harvesting content from Wikimedia's openly licensed image library for AI model training. Wikimedia Foundation staff members Birgit Mueller, Chris Danis, and...

Hugging Face Adds Handy Feature: One-Click Check for Compatible Models

Hugging Face, a leading open-source AI community platform, has launched a highly anticipated new feature: users can quickly see which machine learning models their computer hardware can run via platform settings. Users simply add their hardware information, such as GPU model, to their Hugging Face profile settings (located at the top right corner: Profile Icon > Settings > Local Apps and Hardware).

Tencent Releases GeometryCrafter: Unlocking Geometric Consistency in Open-World Videos with AI

Tencent has recently unveiled GeometryCrafter, a new AI model released via Hugging Face. This model excels at consistent geometric estimation in open-world videos, quickly gaining attention in the tech community. Leveraging diffusion priors, GeometryCrafter opens up new possibilities for deep understanding and processing of video content, offering benefits to creators and researchers alike.

Study Claims OpenAI May Have Used O'Reilly Paid Books to Train AI Models Without Authorization

A new study has raised concerns that OpenAI may have used copyrighted O'Reilly Media books to train its latest AI models without permission. The study was released by the AI Disclosures Project, a non-profit organization founded in 2024 by media mogul Tim O'Reilly and economist Ilan Strauss. AI models can be viewed as sophisticated prediction engines that...

Meta's Use of Unpublished Books to Train AI Models Raises Concerns

Last week, The Atlantic launched a new tool to search LibGen, a database allegedly used by Meta to train its AI models. This has raised significant concerns due to the inclusion of numerous unpublished works. Writer Maris Kreizman, in an article for Literary Hub, revealed that her forthcoming essay collection was found in this database. Kreizman stated that her collection is...

Apple to Use Apple Maps Look Around Photos to Train AI Models

High School Student Creates AI Model Evaluation Website Using Minecraft

In today's rapidly advancing AI landscape, effectively evaluating and comparing the capabilities of different generative AI models is a significant challenge. Traditional AI benchmarking methods are increasingly showing their limitations, prompting AI developers to explore more innovative evaluation approaches. Recently, a website called "Minecraft Benchmark" (MC-Bench) has emerged, uniquely leveraging Microsoft's sandbox game Minecraft to facilitate model assessment.

OpenAI Research Lead: Certain Forms of Reasoning AI Could Have Existed 20 Years Sooner

Noam Brown, Head of AI Reasoning Research at OpenAI, recently stated in a panel discussion at NVIDIA's GTC conference that certain forms of reasoning AI models "could have existed 20 years earlier if researchers had known the right approach and algorithms." He pointed out several reasons why this research direction was overlooked. Brown recounted his experience in game AI research at Carnegie Mellon University, including Pluribus, which defeated top human professional poker players. He stated that he helped create...

Adobe Unveils 10 AI Models to Create Personalized Websites for Clients

Microsoft CEO Says AI Models Are Becoming Commoditized; System Integration and Product Development Are Key

In a recent podcast, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella stated that AI models are increasingly becoming standardized and commoditized as language models mature. He noted this shift is driving a strategic change in enterprise AI development, moving the focus from model research to system integration and product development. Nadella emphasized that models alone are insufficient; companies need to focus on complete system architecture and successful product creation. He believes the current AI industry is experiencing a "wave-like activity" since November 2022.