AI video platform D-ID today announced the launch of two new virtual avatars — Express and Premium+, aimed at enhancing the quality and efficiency of content creation. More and more enterprises are looking to use more human-like AI avatars to ease the burden of video production, particularly in marketing, sales, and customer support. D-ID's new models are designed to secure a place in this competitive market. The training time for the Express avatar is approximately one minute of video.

Google is expanding the 'Help me write' feature to the web version of Gmail, allowing users to craft or refine emails using Gemini AI. Similar to the mobile version, users will see prompts to use this feature when opening a blank draft in Gmail. However, it is important to note that the 'Help me write' feature is not available to everyone; it is only accessible to subscribers of Google One AI Premium or those with Gemini W.

Recently, Canadian AI image startup Ideogram launched a new feature – Canvas, which is currently in beta testing. The Canvas feature includes not only standard image generation but also offers a variety of powerful options such as Remix and Extend, which help users expand images beyond their original borders while maintaining a consistent style. This tool can be used to resize images, adjust compositions, or adapt content to different screen formats without losing the original structure.

At a social media summit in Adelaide, Mike Burgess, the Director-General of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), issued a warning that social media is accelerating the radicalization process, especially regarding events like the Christchurch terror attack. Burgess described social media as both a 'treasure trove' and a 'cesspool', highlighting that it can help people connect but also lead to community division. He emphasized that the internet is the 'world's most powerful incubator of extremism'.

Apple is planning to introduce a new artificial intelligence service called Apple Intelligence, with an estimated monthly fee of up to $20. This initiative marks a significant move for Apple in the AI sector. Neil Shah, an analyst at Counterpoint Research, noted that due to the high costs of developing AI technology, Apple may recoup these expenses through user subscriptions. Apple Intelligence is likely to appear as a premium feature within the Apple One service package, providing

Amap recently announced that its night-time traffic light countdown feature has been re launched after a large model upgrade and comprehensive optimization. The upgraded system better meets user needs, providing higher quality countdown announcements.

Remini, an AI photo enhancement app, has surpassed ChatGPT with a total of 219 million downloads, becoming the new download champion. Its powerful features and ease of use allow users to restore old photos to high definition and even generate AI portraits with impressive results. According to financial analyst Edith Ritz, this reflects a strong demand from users for professional AI tools that provide tangible improvements to daily tasks. Particularly in the Chinese market, Remini leads in downloads, even surpassing platforms like Douyin, showing that users are eager to utilize AI for portrait art.

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'Qianqiu Shisong', the first text-to-video AI animated film, has garnered an enthusiastic response with a premiere viewership share of 4.22%. The successful integration of cutting-edge AI technology with the transmission of excellent Chinese traditional culture has been recognized. The president of the China Animation Association believes that 'Qianqiu Shisong' has pioneering significance, and People's Education Press commented that it offers a new perspective for cultural transmission. The topic '#QianqiuShisong#' has received over 7.91 million views online.

A team of 50 artists in the AI field has remade 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' with a new title, 'Our T2 Remake'. The first trailer and poster have been released, and the premiere is scheduled for March 6 in Los Angeles. The production team states that 'Our T2 Remake' is not just a simple remake, but also adds their own exploration and satire of contemporary AI technology developments.

The first original AI series animation from China, 'A Thousand Autumn Poems,' premiered on CCTV-1, signaling a potential acceleration in the application of text-to-video technology and reshaping production processes in the film industry. With rapid advancements in AI-generated video technology, it's possible that longer films may be created without the need for actors. Tsinghua University professor in Shenyang stated that the explosion of AI video technology will drive growth in the film and animation production industry.

Youku's latest drama 'The Great Tang Detective' has premiered, utilizing AI-assisted technology to generate special effects, particularly in depicting the scenes of Chang'an City. The AI technology generates scenes such as crowds, street views, and architecture, completely replacing traditional manual drawing methods. The AI-driven scene building allows the director to adjust and realize their concepts quickly, increasing production efficiency by nearly 70%. This AI-based scene building enables the director to choose any angle for filming, resulting in higher efficiency and precision.

Google plans to launch Bard Advanced, a premium subscription service similar to ChatGPT Plus. Bard Advanced will be locked in subscription mode, providing more complex and responsive services. Gemini Ultra supports Bard Advanced and is expected to be released in early 2024. Bard has surpassed GPT-4, ranking second on third-party leaderboards with performance exceeding GPT-4. Google has canceled its contract with AI data company Appen, raising concerns about AI.

["Baidu Wencin One has launched a professional version premium gift card, priced between 59.9 and 658.8 Yuan.","The gift card offers several upgraded features, including Wencin large model 4.0 and web plug-in upgrades.","Users can activate membership benefits by purchasing the premium gift card.","Purchases are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.","The professional version of Wencin One is developed based on the Wencin large model 4.0, boasting powerful model capabilities and image generation capabilities."

Musk has announced that his xAI chatbot Grok will be available to X Premium + subscribers starting next week. Grok has been integrated into X's web application at twitter.com/i/grok. Grok will join the premium subscription tier, helping to increase the number of premium subscribers on X. Grok will showcase its personality by answering user questions, offering a sense of humor and a rebellious character. Grok will also provide real-time knowledge through the X platform.