AI in Video Is Having Its ChatGPT Moment

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Another week down and another opportunity to future proof your life. Here is what we’ll be covering today:

• Pika Labs' AI Video Generator, Pika 1.0

• Bittensor and Decentralized AI Platforms

• Sam Altman's Return to OpenAI

• Quick Fire AI News

Is Video In AI having its ChatGPT moment?

Pika Labs has made a notable entry into the generative AI space with its AI video generator, Pika 1.0. This innovative platform employs a new AI model capable of generating and editing videos in diverse styles like 3D animation, anime, cartoon, and film.

By simplifying video creation, Pika 1.0 aims to make high-quality video production more accessible for a wide range of users. This is building upon the work that other platforms such as Runway ML and Adobe’s Creative Suite have started. Pika Labs will be rolling out their platform in the coming days and weeks.

Bittensor and Decentralized AI Platforms

With all the instability at OpenAI, the need for Decentralized AI has been called into question. One such solution is Bittensor a platform powered by a community of participants rather than big tech companies alone. 

This flexible system lets AI projects share resources on a common platform through crypto tokens and consensus mechanisms.

By making AI more open and participatory, Bittensor provides an alternative model that could make the technology fairer and more inclusive. 

The recent surge in the value of Bittensor's $TAO token from $50 to over $250 in the month of November shows rising interest in this decentralized AI concept.

Sam Altman's Return to OpenAI

In another plot twist with OpenAI, former CEO who was ousted just weeks ago, Sam Altman, has been reinstated, alongside new CTO Mira Murati and President Greg Brockman. 

The refreshed board aims to advance AI research responsibly while launching innovative customer products.

This transition represents a renewed focus on pushing the boundaries of AI capabilities through a stable governance structure centered on research excellence and positive societal impact.

Quick Fire AI News

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2. First Spanish AI Model Earning Up to €10,000 Per Month

3. AI Algorithms Powering the Search for Cells

4. Microsoft's AI Infrastructure Investment Boosts UK's AI Potential

5. Elon Musk speaks on the implications of AI at DealBook Summit

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