AI Makes Videos, Runs for Office, But Can't Take Your McDonald's Order?
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This week, we see AI churning out Hollywood-worthy videos, shaking up elections, and... struggling with burger orders. We'll also explore how I transformed their life in six months, and discover some handy AI-powered tools to boost your productivity and creativity. Let’s dive into it..
In Today’s Edition:
Dream Machine Makes AI Video Creation Accessible to Everyone
AI Steve' Shakes Up U.K. Election with AI-Driven Policies
McDonald's Pulls Plug on AI Drive-Thru
Six Months to a New Me
Tools of the Week and more…
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Dream Machine Makes AI Video Creation Accessible to Everyone
Luma Labs has launched Dream Machine, a new AI model that generates high-quality, realistic 5-second video clips from text and image prompts. Unlike OpenAI’s Sora, Dream Machine is already available to the public. It creates smooth, consistent videos with impressive camera movements and can produce 120 frames in 120 seconds. The tool offers a free plan with 30 video generations and a paid tier for up to 2,000 outputs per month. While the public still waits for Sora, Dream Machine and other models like KLING are setting new standards in AI video capabilities. Check out some of the best clips from Luma’s launch here.
AI Steve' Shakes Up U.K. Election with AI-Driven Policies
An AI-powered candidate named 'AI Steve' is running for the U.K. Parliament in the upcoming general election, represented by businessman Steve Endacott as an independent candidate. Voters can interact with 'AI Steve' online to ask policy questions and provide feedback, which the AI will incorporate. If elected, Endacott will act as 'AI Steve's human proxy in Parliament, attending meetings and casting votes based on the AI's constituent-driven platform. This initiative has sparked debate about the role of AI in government, with proponents suggesting it could make politicians more independent and autonomous, while skeptics argue it may be too early for AI-assisted governance to be taken seriously.
McDonald's Pulls Plug on AI Drive-Thru
McDonald's is putting its brakes on AI drive-thru ordering after encountering difficulties with the technology during a trial run at over 100 US locations. The fast-food giant partnered with IBM to develop a voice-automated system for faster service but glitches like inaccurate order taking due to accent recognition issues led to the program's temporary halt. Despite this setback, McDonald's remains committed to exploring AI solutions and aims to find a more reliable partner for voice ordering by the end of 2024. This move comes as other fast-food chains also experiment with AI, highlighting the technology's potential but underlining the need for continued development to ensure a smooth customer experience.
🌱 Personal Growth
Six Months to a New Me
Six months ago, I started prioritizing health and fitness, significantly changing my life. My disciplined exercise routine and balanced diet resulted in weight loss, increased energy, and mental clarity. The transformation was not only physical; I became more focused, efficient, and happy. Improved sleep and mood made me realize health and fitness are about feeling good, not just looking good. Here's a brief overview of my journey and its profound impact.
🎁 Tools of the Week
Mydrip: AI-powered self-reflection and journaling tool.
Particlenews: AI-powered news that helps you understand more, faster.
Mapify: generate mind maps from various sources to boost productivity and creativity.
These were my top insights from this week. Stay tuned for more content on tech, AI, no-code, and entrepreneurship. If you liked this edition, do let me know on X/Twitter. I also share video content on my Instagram page.