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Google's new $3 billion licensing deal with AI startup, Character.AI, represents a shift in Silicon Valley strategies, emphasising technology licensing over acquisitions for greater innovation and flexibility. Character.AI remains independent, while Google reunites with old talents.

Read more about how this partnership could shape the future of AI development...

This Week’s Edition:

• Google and Character.AI's Strategic Partnership

• Kling AI's Global Video Generation Launch

• Your 5 min AI learning - Create Personalised e-Cards with Lazy Cards

• 5 New AI tools

• More AI news highlights

• AI Image of the week

Read time: 5 minutes

LATEST NEWS

GOOGLE & CHARACTER.AI PARTNER UP

Google and Character.AI's Strategic Partnership

What You Need To Know: 

Google has entered into a significant licensing agreement with Character.AI, a chatbot start-up, without acquiring the company outright. This move marks a shift in how major technology firms are engaging with AI start-ups.

The Finer Details:

• Google will pay $3 billion (£2.35 billion) for a licensing agreement with Character.AI.

• About $2.5 billion (£1.95 billion) will be used to buy out Character.AI's shareholders.

• The founders of Character.AI, who previously worked at Google, are returning to the company along with 20% of Character.AI's workforce.

• Character.AI will continue to operate independently without its founders and investors.

So What? 

This deal exemplifies a new trend in Silicon Valley where large tech companies prefer to license technology and recruit key employees from AI start-ups rather than acquiring them entirely. This approach allows companies like Google to integrate cutting-edge technology and talent while maintaining the start-up's independence, potentially fostering innovation and flexibility.

KLING AI JOINS THE GLOBAL VIDEO GEN GAME

Kling AI's Global Video Generation Launch

What You Need To Know: 

Kling AI, developed by Chinese tech giant Kuaishou Technology, has launched its AI video generation model globally, offering capabilities that rival those of OpenAI's unreleased Sora.

The Finer Details:

• Kling AI can generate videos up to two minutes long, surpassing OpenAI's Sora, which is limited to one minute.

• The global version currently allows users to create five-second video clips.

• Users receive 66 free credits daily, with each video generation costing 10 credits.

• Kling utilises advanced 3D reconstruction technology for more natural movements and supports prompts of up to 2,000 characters for detailed video descriptions.

So What? 

The global launch of Kling AI marks a significant expansion in the AI video generation market, increasing competition for existing players like OpenAI. By making high-quality video generation accessible to a broader audience, Kling AI could influence content creation standards and drive innovation in video technology, putting pressure on competitors to enhance their offerings. Nice :)

YOUR 5 MIN AI LEARNING

Create Personalised e-Cards with Lazy Cards

What You Need To Know:

Lazy Cards is a fun and innovative AI tool that lets you effortlessly craft personalised greeting cards, whether you prefer physical cards or e-Cards. Perfect for those who want to send heartfelt messages without the fuss, it’s the ideal solution for anyone looking to brighten someone’s day with a touch of creativity!

Step-By-Step:

1. Visit Lazy Cards and select ‘Email e-cards’ located near the top of the screen. 

1. Choose one of the set designs for your card to personalise, with there being a range of styles, or scroll down and select ‘Upload Image’ for an extra heartfelt touch. 

   

2. Finally, enter in your name and email address, along with the receiver’s name and email address and the date you want them to see your card in the spaces provided. 

   

3. Sit back, relax and wait for your personalised card to be delivered! Sincere and eco-friendly!

LATEST AI TOOLS

• 🤬 Swearaway - A tool designed to automatically identify and silence profanities in audio recordings.

• 🎨 FLUX.1 - A tool for generating personalised visual content based on text prompts.

• 📈 DataLine - A tool that translates conversational inquiries into visual data representations and actionable insights.

• 🧾 TaxGPT - A tool designed to aid in tax preparation and provide consultation services.

• 🎵 Neutone Morpho - A tool for transforming the tone of audio inputs, generating new and unique sound textures.

AI HIGHLIGHTS

Tesla's Humanoid Robot Plans: Elon Musk announced that Tesla plans to deploy humanoid robots next year, aiming to enhance automation in various sectors. 

AI in Breast Cancer Detection: A new AI trial has begun in the UK, focusing on improving breast cancer analysis and detection rates among medical professionals. 

Could Instruction Manuals Become Obsolete?: With many consumers skipping user guides, AI systems like Aveva's "industrial AI assistant" are emerging to read and interpret technical manuals for engineers, aiming to preserve essential knowledge as the workforce ages and to streamline troubleshooting processes.

AI's Impact on Game Development: Industry experts discuss the growing uncertainties AI brings to game developers, highlighting both challenges and opportunities in the evolving landscape. 

Senators Question OpenAI on Safety Practices: Five US Senate Democrats have reached out to OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, seeking clarity on the company's safety measures and employment practices amid rising concerns

AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK

Considering the Olympics Games are now unfortunately coming to a close, we here at MegaSuperAI were curious about how AI would depict a futuristic Olympic Games.

Does it seem far-fetched? Potentially. But that didn’t stop Back to the Future 2 from being one of the greatest movies of all time. We still want that instant pizza!

The prompt we used to generate this image in Leonardo.AI: 

Create a vivid, futuristic depiction of the Olympics set in the year 2150. The scene should feature advanced technology and architecture, with sleek, metallic stadiums and arenas illuminated by neon lights.

Send us your AI generated art for a chance to be featured.

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