Teddy Wang: Sesame, Show Me Laughter

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Sesame, Show Me Laughter

• Teddy Wang playfully tries to get Sesame AI to produce a genuine laugh, prompting it with lines like “Laugh for me” and reacting to its robotic, forced responses.

• The clip highlights the awkward gap between human emotion and artificial mimicry, as Teddy humorously critiques the AI’s inability to express natural laughter.

Rachelthecatlovers: Bunnies on a Trampoline

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Just checked the home security cam and… I think we’ve got guest performers out back! @Ring #bunny #ringdoorbell #ring #bunnies #trampoline

• This viral video charmed viewers with what looked like magical security footage of rabbits bouncing at night.

• A disappearing bunny mid-jump revealed it was AI-generated, sparking debate over how convincingly AI can mimic reality.

Jon Finger: Playing Rockstar

• Jon Finger puts Luma’s Modify feature to the test by performing for crowds that grow from a few fans to a packed stadium.

• The results show how well AI can scale a scene’s energy and setting while keeping the subject consistent.

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Runway Aleph

• Runway just launched Aleph, a powerful new in-context video model that lets creators edit, transform, and generate video using simple text prompts by changing objects, styles, lighting, and more without traditional tools.

• With Aleph, users can generate new camera angles, extend shots, apply motion from one clip to another, and even alter a character’s age or remove distractions, all with natural-looking results. 

• Available now for all paid users, Aleph marks a major leap in multi-task video editing by giving filmmakers near-instant control over every element of a scene, from relighting footage to changing seasons or adding props.

Adobe Firefly Presents “The Unfinished Film”

• Adobe launched The Unfinished Film, a global community storytelling project that invites creators to reshape a short film using Firefly’s AI tools for video, audio, and effects.

• The initiative, led by director Sam Finn, emphasizes collaboration over perfection, showing how AI can unlock new voices and streamline creativity across styles and mediums.

• Featured creators used Firefly to blend claymation, fashion, VFX, and personal storytelling, proving how quickly big ideas can take shape with the right tools.

IMAX and Runway AI Sign a Film Festival Deal

• IMAX is partnering with Runway to screen all ten short films from the 2025 AI Film Festival at select theaters nationwide from August 17–20.

• The lineup includes standout entries like More Tears than Harm and Jailbird, showcasing the emotional range and visual style possible with AI filmmaking.

• The deal signals growing industry support for AI creators, as legacy platforms like IMAX experiment with new voices and storytelling formats.