Netflix of AI: From TV Viewers to TV Creators

Today’s top AI Highlights:

1. The Netflix of AI - Watch and create TV episodes

2. Univeristy of Cambridge’s prosthetic Third Thumb for more hand functionality

3. AMD makes a strong show at Computex with new AI hardware

4. Build a website in about 10 seconds with this AI tool

& so much more!

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Latest Developments 🌍

Creating TV Shows as Easily as Browsing Netflix 🍿

The Simulation, the company behind last year’s viral South Park AI episode generator, has launched its own platform, Showrunner, that lets you create your own TV shows with AI. Showrunner is designed for anyone, even those with no technical or professional experience, and lets you create shows in different styles, like anime, cutout animation, and 3D animation. It’s like the “Netflix of AI,” and it’s not just about watching—it’s about making.

Key Highlights:

1. Creates complete episodes: You provide a prompt of 10-15 words and the AI generates an episode of your show, complete with dialogue, voice acting, editing, consistent characters, and even story development. Episodes can be anywhere from 2 to 16 minutes long.

2. 10 AI shows ready to go: These include everything from a Silicon Valley satire to an anime family drama set in a virtual Neo-Tokyo. Some of these shows, like Exit Valley, are already available for alpha users to watch and even contribute to by creating their own episodes.

3. A platform for creators: The Simulation wants to make AI-generated entertainment accessible to everyone, allowing users to contribute to shows they love and even get paid for their work. This could change the way we think about content creation and audience participation.

Third Thumb: A New Leap in Motor Augmentation 

Imagine having an extra thumb that lets you pick up and manipulate objects with ease. Cambridge researchers have developed a revolutionary robotic “Third Thumb” that can significantly enhance the user’s ability to manipulate objects. This 3D-printed, prosthetic thumb is controlled by sensors under the toes, making it possible to perform complex tasks with ease. 👌 on a diverse group of participants, the device demonstrated quick adaptability and high functionality.

Key Highlights:

1. Innovative Control Mechanism: The Third Thumb is worn on the opposite side of the hand from the biological thumb and is controlled by pressure sensors placed under each big toe. The right toe moves the Thumb across the hand, while the left toe moves it toward the fingers. The movement is directly proportional to the pressure applied, allowing for precise control.

2. Testing and Results: Over five days at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition, 596 participants aged three to 96 tested the device. Almost all participants, regardless of age or background, could effectively use the Thumb within a minute. Only four participants faced difficulties due to fitting issues or inability to control the sensors.

3. Task Performance: Participants performed two tasks: picking up pegs and manipulating foam objects. 98% succeeded in using the Thumb effectively during the first minute. This shows how easy it is to adapt to this new device.

AMD Releases New CPUs, GPUs, and AI Hardware 🚀

AMD, known for its high-performance computing products, is closing the gap with Nvidia by unveiling a slew of major updates at Computex 2024, showcasing their commitment to the rapidly evolving AI and computing landscapes. These advancements promise to deliver game-changing performance for both consumers and businesses.

Key Announcements:

1. Zen 5: The foundation for AMD’s latest CPUs - This new architecture, powering both desktop and server CPUs, delivers a significant performance leap. Compared to the previous Zen 4, AMD claims an average 16% increase in instructions per clock (IPC), translating to faster processing across the board.

For Consumer Devices:

1. Ryzen 9 9950X: A new king of the desktop - This flagship CPU in the Ryzen 9000 Series is claimed as the world’s fastest consumer CPU with 16 Zen 5 cores and 32 threads. It is designed for demanding tasks like gaming, AI content creation, and professional workloads.

2. XDNA 2 NPU: The new AI engine for the future of computing - This dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) is designed to power Windows Copilot+ PCs, providing the processing muscle for advanced AI features. It boasts 50 TOPS (trillions of operations per second), a 3x improvement over the previous generation. This translates to faster, more responsive AI experiences on devices.

3. Ryzen AI 300 Series (3rd Gen Ryzen AI) - These new mobile processors are specifically designed to deliver powerful AI performance in thin laptops. It combine the new Zen 5 architecture and the XDNA 2 NPU for local AI workloads.

For Data Centers:

1. 5th Gen EPYC CPU Turin - AMD’s next-gen server-grade CPUs, targeting the high-performance computing market. Built on the Zen 5 architecture, these processors deliver leadership performance and efficiency for demanding data center applications, like cloud computing, machine learning, and high-performance simulations.

2. MI325X and MI350X Next-Gen GPUs - Designed for demanding AI workloads in data centers, the MI325X, expected to be available in Q4 2024, features a massive 288GB of ultra-fast HBM3E memory. The MI350X that would be available by 2025 is expected to deliver a 35x performance boost for AI inference compared to its predecessor.

Tools of the Trade ⚒️

1. NetJet AI Website Generator: Create a professional website in just 10 seconds without any coding. You can use it to customize templates, integrate third-party applications, and optimize your site for search engines easily. Simply input your business details and branding preferences, and the AI will generate a fully functional website tailored to your needs.

1. Khoj: An open-source personal AI tool that helps you search and chat with your existing notes, documents, and online information. It supports offline chat and search, and can be accessed via WhatsApp for easy, natural conversations with your knowledge base.

2. Pipio: Create videos by typing a script, which your preferred digital actors then perform. It simplifies video production, removing the need for hiring actors or dealing with complex filming and editing.

3. Awesome LLM Apps: Build awesome LLM apps using RAG for interacting with data sources like GitHub, Gmail, PDFs, and YouTube videos through simple texts. These apps will let you retrieve information, engage in chat, and extract insights directly from content on these platforms.

Hot Takes 🔥

1. Python is the all-time, undisputed GOAT of programming languages and it’s not even close. ~Santiago

2. The ideal CEO for Google would be Sam Altman. ~Pedro Domingos

3. AI will replace developers the same way microwaves replaced cooking. ~Eren Bali

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