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Fri. 02/16 – Sora Brings Text To Video AI To Life

Feb 16, 2024
OpenAI introduces Sora, their first text-to-video model that can create realistic videos based on text prompts. The podcast also discusses the surge in crypto venture funding and the causes of hair thinning. Additionally, it explores the interconnected social platform ecosystem known as the Fediverse and the growth and success of Showmax in Africa.
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  • OpenAI introduces Sora, its breakthrough text-to-video model capable of creating up to a minute of 1080p video from text prompts, revolutionizing the field of AI-generated videos.
  • Sam Altman, former president of Y Combinator and CEO of OpenAI, is seeking U.S. approval for his chip project amid national security and antitrust concerns, highlighting the challenges of balancing government regulations and innovative ventures.

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Open AI unveils Sora, its first text-to-video model

Open AI has introduced Sora, its breakthrough text-to-video model capable of creating up to a minute of 1080p video from text prompts. Sora can generate complex scenes with multiple characters, specific motion, and accurate details. It understands how objects exist in the real world, interprets prompts accurately, and produces characters that express vibrant emotions. Sora can even generate videos from still images, fill in missing frames, or extend existing videos.

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