BLuweesH: How Toothpaste is Made

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• BLuweesH drops a hilarious parody showing toothpaste production via turtles drained of their color.

• The mockumentary-style video nails the deadpan tone—complete with suction tubes and purple solution—making it extremely convincing.

Research Paper: One-Minute Video Generation

• Researchers from NVIDIA, Stanford University, UC San Diego, UC Berkeley, and UT Austin have developed an AI model capable of generating one-minute-long "Tom and Jerry" cartoons from text prompts.

• The model utilizes Test-Time Training (TTT) layers, which allows for the creation of coherent, multi-scene narratives with dynamic motion and character interactions.

Interdimensional TV: Runway of Tariffs

• Interdimensional TV's latest video employs AI to depict world leaders strutting down a fashion runway, symbolizing the escalating trade tensions.

• Created in one day using GPT-4o for image generation and Luma Labs AI for video production, the project offers a fun take on global trade dynamics.

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Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger: Possible

• ​In the latest episode of the "Possible" podcast, hosts Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger engage with Demis Hassabis, co-founder and CEO of DeepMind, to discuss advancements in artificial intelligence.

• They explore topics such as game theory, the development of AlphaGo, and the implications of AI in fields like medicine and creativity.

Video Game Characters Playing Their Own Games

• A new 4o image format is catching on: stylized throwback photos that reimagine video game icons like Tony Hawk mid-gaming session.

• The image captures the nostalgic essence of the era with flash photography and an unedited aesthetic.​

The AI Behind the Sphere’s Upcoming ‘Wizard of Oz’ Experience

• Google is collaborating with Sphere Entertainment and Magnopus to create an AI-enhanced version of the 1939 classic film "The Wizard of Oz" for the Las Vegas Sphere's massive 160,000-square-foot immersive screen.

• Utilizing AI models like Veo 2 and Imagen 3, the team is upscaling the film's resolution, extending backgrounds, and digitally including characters who were originally off-screen to provide a more immersive experience.

• The enhanced film is set to premiere at the Sphere on August 28, 2025.

France Hosts Inaugural World AI Film Festival

• The inaugural World AI Film Festival is set to commence in Nice, France, on April 11, 2025, aiming to celebrate and explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and filmmaking.

• Founded by former Apple COO Marco Landi, the festival seeks to demonstrate that AI enhances creativity, providing greater opportunities for imagination in cinema.

• The two-day event will feature AI-generated films and screenplays from 65 countries, with a jury led by screenwriter Thomas Bidegain and chaired by filmmaker Claude Lelouch.