Title: OCR 2.0: A New Generation Optical Character Recognition Model for Easy Image Text Conversion. Recently, researchers have developed a new universal Optical Character Recognition (OCR) model called GOT (Universal OCR Theory). In their paper, they introduced the concept of 'OCR 2.0' for the first time. This new model aims to combine the advantages of traditional OCR systems with the powerful capabilities of large language models. The architecture of GOT is quite advanced, featuring an image encoder with approximately 80 million parameters and 500...

Artificial intelligence is entering the realm of music creation at an unprecedented speed, sparking intense debate about the essence of art and creation rights. From viral AI-generated songs to legal lawsuits from major record companies, AI music is reshaping the entire music industry landscape. On one hand, AI music technology has opened the doors of creation for ordinary people. Platforms like Boomy and Sound Draw allow users without professional music backgrounds to easily create songs. This democratized approach to creation has garnered support from some artists, who believe it can激

Meitu has announced that its AI short film creation tool MOKI is now officially open to all users. Users can now log in to the MOKI official website (www.moki.cn) to experience this innovative tool. Unlike other video creation tools on the market, MOKI focuses on AI short film creation and covers various types of video content production, including animated shorts, online drama, story picture books, and music videos. This tool provides a comprehensive AI short film creation solution tailored to industry needs.

Recently, Spotify launched its new AI playlist feature in regions such as the United States, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand. This feature was initially rolled out to Premium users in the UK and Australia, where it received positive feedback, and has now expanded to more areas. Using this feature is quite simple; users just need to input a text prompt in the app, such as 'A romantic playlist perfect for a home date,' and they will receive a customized song recommendation that perfectly matches the desired atmosphere and mood. This feature is currently available on Android and iOS.

At today's 2024 Volcano Engine AI Innovation Tour, in addition to the video generation model, ByteDance also launched the Doubao Music Model and Doubao Simultaneous Interpretation Model, announcing significant upgrades to the Doubao General Model Pro, Text-to-Image Model, Speech Synthesis Model, and other specialized models. The introduction of the Doubao Music Model signifies Volcano Engine's deep commitment to the field of music creation. Supported by powerful algorithms, this model enables high-quality music creation freely. For lyrics generation, it can quickly generate emotional lyrics based on just a few simple input words.

In the Indian film industry, a quiet revolution is underway. Renowned director Ram Gopal Varma recently announced that he will fully adopt AI-generated music in his future projects, completely bidding farewell to traditional music creation methods. This decision has not only shocked the industry but also sparked widespread discussions about the application of AI in creative fields. Varma is a heavyweight figure in Indian cinema, with critically acclaimed works such as 'Company', 'Rainbow', 'Sarkar', and 'The Attacks of 26/11'. However, this innovative director does not intend to stop here.

Recently, a model named GOT-OCR2.0 has attracted widespread attention in the industry. This model is capable of handling not only conventional text recognition tasks but also complex content such as formulas, tables, and sheet music, making it an all-around player in the OCR field. The core advantage of GOT-OCR2.0 lies in its diverse functionality and outstanding performance. Firstly, the model primarily supports the recognition of Chinese and English characters, and can be further fine-tuned to extend to more languages. This language adaptability enables GOT-OCR2.0 to be utilized in international applications.

Recently, the globally renowned text-to-music model Suno has unveiled a stunning new feature - 'Covers', which means that users can simply press a button to cover songs in any style! Imagine being able to upload a popular song to Suno, and the AI will identify elements such as the score, instruments, rhythm, and melody, and recreate it in your chosen new style. The magic of this technology lies in the fact that while the overall rhythm and melody may change, the core essence of the original song is still preserved.

Recently, Yinfen AI, a music platform under Kunlun Wanwei, has launched a new feature - custom 'Lead Singer', allowing users to select the appropriate singer voice based on the style of their musical works.

During the recently concluded MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), viewers were not only captivated by the star-studded performances but also by the stunning outfits. To allow fans to replicate these red carpet looks, Paramount partnered with tech company Shopsense AI to launch a new technology. This technology gives viewers the chance to snap photos of outfits they love during the live show and find similar clothing through the Shopsense system.

This article reports on a rare case in the music industry, where North Carolina musician Michael Smith is accused of fraudulently using artificial intelligence and bot accounts to generate over ten million dollars in illegal income from streaming platforms. He collaborated with an accomplice to purchase AI-generated songs and artificially inflated play counts on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music to reach billions of plays. Smith registered bot accounts under fake names to distribute traffic.

Michael Smith, an American musician, has been charged with multiple offenses for allegedly using artificial intelligence to generate music and manipulating streaming numbers on music platforms to siphon over $10 million in royalties. From 2017 to 2024, Smith created hundreds of thousands of computer-generated songs using AI technology and boosted stream counts through automated bots, illegally earning approximately $1.2 million in royalties each year. He collaborated with others to fabricate stream counts through fake accounts, stealing royalties that rightfully belong to legitimate musicians and composers. Although charged with telecommunications fraud...

Kunlun Wanwei Technology Co., Ltd. has launched the music platform 'Yinfeng AI', which utilizes AI technology to automatically generate complete songs in various styles, lasting 4 minutes, based on the text provided by users, offering a personalized music creation experience. The platform also features local generation and extension functions, allowing users to make personalized adjustments to their musical works, and supports music trading, combining artistic creation with commercial value. Collaborating with platforms like Kuaishou to enhance the dissemination of musical works. As a new breakthrough in AI music creation, Yinfeng AI provides a fresh creative avenue for music enthusiasts and creators.

After MiniMax launched its first AI HD video generation model, its subsidiary Conch AI has added the features of 'AI Music Creation' and 'AI Video Generation'. Users can automatically generate music by creating lyrics and selecting music styles, while videos can be generated simply by inputting creative descriptions. The music feature offers a variety of styles, but the quality of the generated music is average; the video feature can automatically create content based on input descriptions, presenting a poetic effect, although the image quality still has room for improvement. Currently, these two features are available for users to experience at no cost for a limited time.

The AI app RAiDiO.FYI launched by will.i.am aims to provide a 24/7 creative companion for creative individuals. This app simulates a radio experience through an AI chatbot, allowing deep conversations with users, customizing exclusive radio shows based on interests, and providing real-time and historical information. Its underlying technology is powered by IBM's Watson AI, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of information while reminding users to maintain critical thinking. In addition to radio features, RAiDiO.FYI also integrates messaging.

Melodisco is an open-source AI music player that focuses on personalized music experiences. It features a collection of 300,000 AI songs, with capabilities for AI music generation, smart recommendations, and diverse playlist management. Users can explore charts like the trending, popular, and new release charts, and use random roaming to discover new songs. It supports song favorites, recent play history, and import and share functionalities. In terms of player component design, it offers sequential, random, and single-loop play modes, along with progress and volume control. It integrates the Stripe payment system and supports Vercel and Dock.

On August 14th, Beijing time, Kunlun Wanwei officially launched Melodio, the world's first AI streaming music platform, along with the AI music commercial creation platform Mureka. Both products are powered by Kunlun Wanwei's latest self-developed DiT (Diffusion Transformer) architecture music model, Skymusic2.0, marking a new height in AI music creation technology.

Meta (formerly Facebook) and Universal Music Group (UMG) have expanded their long-standing music licensing agreement aimed at enhancing copyright protection while addressing solutions for the application of AI technology in the music field. The new agreement allows users to freely share songs from UMG's music library across Meta's platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Horizon, Threads, and WhatsApp, ensuring that users can enjoy music while avoiding copyright infringement.