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Lightcone Podcast

How To Build Generative AI Models Like OpenAI's Sora

Apr 30, 2024
Discover how to build powerful generative AI models like OpenAI's Sora in less than 3 months, even without a billion-dollar budget. Get insights on YC companies achieving AI functionalities with limited resources, explore advancements in deep fake videos, real-time lip syncing, text-to-song models, and more in the current YC batch. Learn about developing foundation models for EEG signals, advancements in processing EEG data, cutting-edge AI technology in CAD design, and startups training AI models to challenge industry giants.
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Quick takeaways

  • Building foundational AI models doesn't require massive resources, as showcased by YC companies.
  • The podcast highlights the diverse applications of foundation models in real-world tasks beyond entertainment.

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Generative AI Advancements

The advancements in generative AI technology are showcased in the podcast, with discussions about the transition from GPT-4 to video generation models. Specifically, Sora's capabilities in generating lifelike humanoid robot and scenic drone footage are highlighted. The accuracy in details like spelling and physics modeling, as well as challenges such as maintaining visual consistency and simulating fluid dynamics, are noted. The podcast delves into the intricate process of training models combining transformer and diffusion architectures with temporal components for video generation.

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