Turn The Lights Back On
Billy Joel

Billy Joel's new music video for "Turn the Lights Back On," his first new song in 17 years, utilizes AI to present younger versions of the artist, highlighting his long-lasting influence in music as he nears the end of his Madison Square Garden residency. The video, a collaboration with Deep Voodoo, bridges past and present, culminating in a visual celebration of Joel's career.

Experience the video.

Our T2 Remake Trailer
Multiple AI Artists

Fifty of the most talented artists in the AI space have united to craft "Our T2 Remake," a pioneering feature-length parody of "Terminator 2." This project signals a new era in cinema, leveraging machines for film creation, while infusing the narrative with insightful commentary on the impact of modern-day AI technology on society.

Watch an interview with the creators.

Origami World
Karen X. Cheng & Nathan Shipley

Karen X. Cheng and Nathan Shipley's collaboration brings to life a video where Karen navigates a digitally crafted world of origami. The project utilizes open-source tools like AnimateDiff for creative control, complemented by Artlist.io music and Instagram stories' GIPHY stickers for visuals.

Check out the Instagram video.

Video Game Actors are Letting AI Clone Their Voices
Associated Press

Video game studios are experimenting with AI to voice numerous characters, offering efficiency and cost savings, while sparking mixed reactions among actors concerning job security and fair compensation. An agreement between SAG-AFTRA and Replica Studios illustrates a positive approach to integrating AI voices, ensuring actors can opt out and potentially benefit from new revenue streams without being replaced.

How Sora Works (And What It Means)
Every

The article discusses OpenAI's Sora, a groundbreaking text-to-video model that leverages extensive data and compute power to create photorealistic videos, heralding a new era in filmmaking and content creation. It underscores the potential of such AI advancements to democratize filmmaking, enabling more individuals to experiment with creative storytelling while also challenging traditional industry norms.

Gemma
Google

Google introduces Gemma, a new family of state-of-the-art open models for responsible AI development, including tools for developer innovation and guidelines for responsible usage. Gemma models, built on the same technology as Google's Gemini models, aim to support a wide range of applications and are optimized for performance across various platforms and hardware, ensuring accessibility for developers worldwide.