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AI DEMOS: Turning Adele into John Mayer, animating a Jedi Bulldog, AI companions and much more!  | E1867

Dec 19, 2023
01:02:15
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In this podcast, they explore AI-generated characters for relationships, AI-animated video clips, converting Adele's voice into John Mayer's, and more. They also discuss the ethical responsibilities of AI companions, the benefits and risks of meditation apps, AI monitoring conversations, a new tool for non-developers, and animating bulldogs and influencers.
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Quick takeaways

  • Pika is an AI model that can generate animated videos based on prompts, bringing static images to life.
  • DG app enables users to create and interact with AI companions, reflecting the need for virtual companionship in today's world.

Deep dives

Pika: Generating Videos from Prompts

Pika is a prompt-to-video generation model that can create animated videos based on specific prompts. The model allows users to input prompts or ideas and generates video animations accordingly. The generated videos can feature characters, celebrities, or influencers and can include various actions and reactions. While the model is still being refined and might not be perfect, it shows promising capabilities in bringing static images to life. Users can explore different prompts and customize the generated videos to suit their needs.

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