On September 19, Kuaishou announced a major global upgrade to its Keling AI model, launching version 1.5. The new version features significant improvements in several areas, including video quality, dynamic effects, aesthetic performance, motion realism, and semantic understanding.

Alibaba Group's Tongyi announced that its latest developed AI video generation large model - Tongyi Wanxiang AI Video Generation, is officially online. This technology, with its powerful visual dynamic generation capability, can quickly generate video content with various artistic styles and cinematic quality based on text prompts.

Recently, AI startup Runway announced a collaboration with renowned film production company Lionsgate. This news has caused quite a stir in the film industry, as it marks the first agreement between a major film company and an AI video model provider. Runway is headquartered in New York City and has received support from companies like Google. Although Runway's technology has already been used by some filmmakers in Hollywood, such as in the Oscar-winning film 'Everything Everywhere All at Once',

Today, ByteDance's Volcano Engine announced that the Doubao Large Model will release a video generation model on September 24, bringing upgrades to more capabilities in the model family. It is understood that the Doubao Large Model was officially launched at the Volcano Engine Original Power Conference on May 15, 2024.

In today's rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence, AI video generation technology has reached a significant milestone. Runway from New York and Luma AI from San Francisco have almost simultaneously launched their respective video generation APIs to the market, providing developers and businesses with unprecedented creative tools and attracting widespread attention in the industry. Runway's Gen-3Alpha Turbo AI video model API was the first to be unveiled. This product is currently in a phased rollout, initially accessible only to select partners.

Alibaba's Tongyi is set to unveil its video generation large model at the upcoming Yunqi Conference, attracting significant attention from the industry. Currently, the Tongyi App channel and Tongyi Wanxiang PC version have quietly launched the 'Video Generation' entry, although the functionality is not yet open and users can only make reservations. According to page information, this new video generation large model is independently developed by Alibaba's Tongyi Laboratory, featuring two main creation modes: 'Text-to-Video' and 'Image-to-Video', allowing users to generate corresponding video content from text or images. This launch will undoubtedly bring new opportunities for content creators.

Recently, several universities in Hong Kong and China have teamed up with Tencent to develop an AI model called GameGen-O, specifically designed for creating simulations in open-world video games. GameGen-O's capabilities extend beyond generating high-quality game content; it also simulates features from various game engines, capable of creating a diverse range of game elements such as character dynamics, complex actions, and various events. Project link: https://gamegen-o.github.io/

The once-celebrated autonomous truck startup TuSimple is undergoing a remarkable transformation, a shift that has left some shareholders perplexed and angry, and could potentially embroil the company in legal disputes again. The company is attempting to transfer approximately $450 million to China to support a new AI animation and video game company, sparking a fierce competition. TuSimple's transformation is astonishing. Founded in 2015 by Mo Chen and Xiaodi Hou, the company was once a star in the autonomous driving industry, backed by Chinese venture capital.

With the continuous advancement of artificial intelligence technology, the difficulty of forging images and videos has decreased significantly, making the deepfake phenomenon increasingly severe. Identifying these false contents has become an urgent issue to address. Recently, a research team from Binghamton University conducted an in-depth discussion on this topic, using frequency domain analysis techniques to reveal the characteristics of AI-generated images, thus helping people identify false information. Image source note: The image is AI-generated, with permission from image licensing provider Midjourney. This research was conducted by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

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.

Adobe has introduced a new AI creation tool, Firefly Video Model, designed to generate high-quality video content. This tool is based on ethical training, using the company's proprietary or licensed data, and supports text-to-video generation, image-to-video conversion, and video editing, with each generated segment lasting up to 5 seconds. The videos generated during the demonstration were impressive, following text prompts and showcasing scenes from the natural world. Features include filling in video gaps, creating seamless transitions, and achieving perfect perspectives. Through Firefly, Adobe is empowering creators.

China's first fully self-developed video model, Vidu, created by Shengshu Technology and Tsinghua University, introduces the 'Subject Reference' feature to ensure character consistency in AI-generated videos. Users can upload images, and Vidu maintains consistency across various scenes. This free feature marks a new era in AI video creation, aiming for precise multi-subject interaction and style uniformity. Director Shi Yuxiang praised its enhanc....

OpenAI's Sora Video AI model is currently in the research stage, with its original release date delayed. This is mainly due to ongoing communications with policymakers, cautious considerations regarding safety risks, and technical challenges leading to high costs. Sora faces legal risks concerning training data and it is yet to be confirmed whether YouTube data has been used. Additionally, OpenAI is actively collaborating with Hollywood, testing the model with several individuals, including Ashton Kutcher, to explore its potential applications in the film industry.

Video game performers in Los Angeles have reached an agreement with 80 game developers, agreeing to important terms regarding the use of artificial intelligence, thereby ending the ongoing strike due to stalled negotiations. The core issue was the concern over AI technology potentially replicating and misusing the likeness and voice of performers. The agreement not only includes salary increases but also introduces protective measures against the exploitative use of AI and the pressures of physical and vocal performance. The introduction of tiered budget agreements makes collaboration with union performers possible, ensuring the rights of performers. This agreement is a milestone for the entire gaming industry.

Beijing Zhupu Huazhang Technology Co., Ltd. recently announced that its AI product 'Qingyan' has added a video call feature, which is now fully available to users with a limited-time free experience. The launch of this new feature marks a significant advancement in the interaction methods of the 'Qingyan' AI product, allowing users to interact with AI in a more intuitive way through video, moving beyond just text and voice communication.

On September 4, 2024, the Beijing ZhiYuan Artificial Intelligence Research Institute (BAAI) announced the launch of the world's first model combat evaluation service featuring text-to-video, called FlagEval Large Model Arena. This service is open to users and covers approximately 40 large models from both domestic and international sources, supporting customizable online or offline evaluations for four major tasks: language Q&A, multimodal image and text understanding, text-to-image, and text-to-video.

Microsoft plans to introduce the 'Smart Media Search' feature in Windows 11, allowing users to search for indexed local video or audio files using voice commands. This feature requires user consent to scan media files on the device and will download and install AI models in the background for transcription and indexing. The feature is still in development, and the AI models may require dedicated neural processing units for calculations. It remains unclear whether users can select specific files for search, raising privacy concerns due to the AI's comprehensive scanning of media content. If selective processing is allowed for users, this feature...

In the field of game development, large models are becoming an indispensable 'think tank', showcasing comprehensive capabilities from AI character generation to scene construction. However, improvements are still needed in game scene understanding, image recognition, and content description. A research team from Alberta, Canada has launched the open-source large model VideoGameBunny (VGB), optimized for game development, featuring multi-language support, high customizability, powerful text generation capabilities, easy accessibility, compatibility with various development environments, a wealth of model files, and active community support. VGB supports multiple...

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.