Bankless AI ROLLUP #16: Retail Vs Institutions, Who's Right? | New Frontier AI Model | Mind Blowing Image Generation
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Mar 20, 2025 This week dives into the fascinating realm of hyper-realistic AI, showcasing cutting-edge technologies like Google's Gemini 2.0 Flash. China’s Baidu challenges the dominance of giants like OpenAI with powerful, cost-effective models. The podcast also discusses the shift in sentiment between retail and institutional investors in the crypto market amidst rising AI innovations. Insights into decentralized AI training and the evolving landscape of AI in trading further illuminate the transformative potential ahead.
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Institutional vs. Retail Crypto Sentiment
- Institutions are bullish on crypto because the current market is purging speculative excess.
- This "detox" creates a safer foundation for building, while retail investors feel bearish due to the ongoing high-interest rate environment.
AI-Generated Podcast Host
- Hedera Labs' Character3 audio tool created a hyperrealistic AI-generated podcast host from a single image.
- While some tells remain, the rapid improvement suggests AI-generated media is leaving the "uncanny valley."
Gemini 2.0's Image Editing Capabilities
- Google's Gemini 2.0 Flash allows impressive image editing, including changing a dog's fur color or adding realistic backgrounds.
- One example shows a user creating a fake selfie on a subway platform to deceive their boss.