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- 🤖 Google Clones "Doom"
Hello, AI Explorers!
Calling all gamers! Google's research team has created GameNGen, an AI system capable of real-time simulation of the classic game DOOM, generating gameplay independently of a conventional game engine.
And with the new school year starting, we’re featuring a story on education with Arizona State University partnering with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT Enterprise into higher education, aiming to enhance learning, research, and operations.
This week’s edition:
Google’s Remake of the 1993 Classic Game “Doom”
ChatGPT Enters Higher Education
Your 5 Min AI Learning - Generate Colour Palettes with Colormind
New AI Tools
More AI News
AI Image of the week
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LATEST NEWS
AI MODEL CLONES DOOM
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What you need to know: Google's research team has unveiled GameNGen, an AI system capable of generating real-time gameplay for Doom without a traditional game engine. This groundbreaking development represents the first instance of AI fully simulating a complex video game with high-quality graphics and interactivity, achieving 20 frames-per-second on a single chip.
The finer details:
GameNGen employs a neural network and a generative diffusion model to simulate the entire game environment autonomously, eliminating the need for manually coded game logic.
The system was trained on 100 hours of Doom gameplay footage, learning to predict future frames based on past actions and game states.
GameNGen doesn't just replicate visuals; it simulates game physics, enemy behavior, and player interactions. It can generate new game content on the fly, potentially creating infinite variations of levels and scenarios.
Notably, GameNGen can respond to player inputs, adjusting the game state accordingly. This includes handling player movement, weapon firing, and environmental interactions, demonstrating a level of adaptability previously unseen in AI-generated game environments.
While challenges remain in adapting the system for more graphically intensive modern games, GameNGen marks a significant step towards AI-driven game engines that could reshape interactive digital experiences across various industries.
So what? This innovation could revolutionise the $200 billion global gaming industry by potentially reducing development time and costs. It may democratise game creation, enabling smaller studios and individual creators to produce complex, interactive experiences. Beyond gaming, GameNGen's capabilities suggest transformative applications in virtual reality, autonomous vehicles, and smart cities.
CHATGPT HIGHER EDUCATION
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What you need to know: Arizona State University (ASU) announced a groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT Enterprise into its educational ecosystem. This collaboration aims to enhance learning experiences, streamline administrative tasks, and foster innovation across the university.
The finer details:
ASU plans to implement ChatGPT Enterprise in key areas:
Enhancing student success through personalized learning experiences and immediate feedback.
Empowering faculty and staff by automating routine tasks and providing research assistance.
Advancing innovation and research by leveraging AI for complex problem-solving and data analysis.
The university will invite faculty and staff to submit innovative uses for ChatGPT starting in February. ASU emphasizes that ChatGPT Enterprise is designed with enterprise-grade security to protect user data and guard against digital threats
So what? This partnership represents a significant step in integrating AI into higher education. It has the potential to revolutionise teaching methods, improve student outcomes, and increase operational efficiency in universities. As one of the first major educational institutions to adopt ChatGPT Enterprise at scale, ASU's experience could set a precedent for AI adoption in academia worldwide. However, it also raises questions about data privacy, the changing role of educators, and the need for developing AI literacy among students and faculty.
YOUR 5 MIN AI LEARNING
A tool for creating colour palettes featuring complementary combinations.
What you need to know: Colormind is an AI-driven colour palette generator that crafts stunning colour schemes inspired by photos, films, and artwork. With the ability to lock in specific colours or upload images for tailored palettes, it’s perfect for designers and artists looking to explore fresh combinations. Whether you’re working on branding or simply looking to redecorate, Colormind helps you achieve visual harmony effortlessly!
Step-by-step:
Visit Colormind and on the homepage, you will be presented with a generated colour palette. To discover different combinations, click the ‘Generate’ button located underneath the palette, for endless possibilities!
If you’re looking to create a cohesive webpage for your business, click ‘Website Colors’ located at the top of the page. Colormind will now present you with a colour palette and an example of a website with these according colours.
Additionally, Colormind also has a function to colour-match to different shades from an image you choose. It can be especially helpful when trying to shade-match from images of bedroom inspiration you have saved into a long-lost folder. To do this, select ‘Image Upload’ on the top of the webpage and again, with this button now located under a greyscale palette.
Once doing so, Colormind will generate an accurate colour palette, derived from the photo you’ve uploaded. As you can see, I now have multiple colours I can use in my bedroom renovation for paint, wallpaper and trinkets!
Feel free to explore Colormind and see what colours pique your interest!
Example of Colormind’s ‘Website Colors’ in action
Example of Colormind colour matching using its ‘Image Upload’ function
LATEST AI TOOLS
A tool for streamlining team scheduling and managing calendars effectively (Freemium)
“Clockwise works across entire teams and companies to craft the perfect schedules, all based on preferences. No more mind reading or trying to conjure time out of nowhere. That’s intelligent calendaring.”
A tool designed to aid in research, manage citations, and enhance writing (Freemium)
“Discover, Read, Write and Manage Research with Ease: AI Research Assistant, Reference Manager and Writing Assistant that help you understand papers, manage references, annotate/take notes, and supercharge your writing.”
A tool for collecting and summarising highly-rated recommendations from Reddit conversations (Free)
“Save time sifting through Reddit comments to find the best products to buy. Get a detailed summary in seconds.”
A tool to convert videos into multiple languages with natural voice cloning (Freemium)
“Effortlessly translate your videos using our one-click solution that clones your natural speaking voice and style for seamless delivery in other languages.”
AI HIGHLIGHTS
The BBC is trialling AI-generated subtitles and transcripts for select audio content on BBC Sounds to improve accessibility for deaf and/or hard-of-hearing audiences. This three-month trial uses Whisper AI to create transcripts, which are then reviewed by editorial staff, and will be available on web and app versions of BBC Sounds for programs like In Touch, Access All, and Profile.
An Indian AI startup and Google are collaborating on a bioacoustic AI model to identify illnesses through human-produced sounds. This innovative approach in AI healthcare diagnostics aims to enable early disease detection by analysing audio cues.
Major websites, including Facebook, Instagram, and several prominent news outlets, are blocking Apple's AI data collection tool, Applebot-Extended. This opt-out mechanism allows sites to prevent their content from being used to train Apple's AI models while still permitting indexing for search functions.
Klarna, the Swedish fintech company, plans to significantly reduce its workforce by nearly half through AI-driven efficiency gains. This move comes as part of Klarna's strategy to extend its use of artificial intelligence in various aspects of its operations, aiming to improve productivity and cut costs while the company continues to face losses.
NVIDIA employees are expected to work long hours, often until 2 a.m., however, choose to stay due to the company's generous pay and stock options, which have significantly increased in value. Despite a high-pressure environment characterised by intense meetings and low turnover rates, employees are motivated to endure the demanding work culture for financial rewards.
AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK
“Wildflower Autumn” - By MegaSuperAI
Considering we are coming to the end of Summer (well at least in the UK), we thought it would be fitting to create an image that encapsulates this transitional phase.
The prompt we used to generate this image in Ideogram 2.0:
“The transition from summer into autumn with vibrant colours, set in a wildflower meadow surrounded by forest”.
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