Runway announced 'Act One'

🚨 BREAKING: Anthropic Unveils 'Computer Use' with Claude

Claude can now interact with your computer just like a human! This brings us closer than ever to AI agents that can perform complex tasks end-to-end.

How it works:

The new "Computer Use" feature takes static screenshots in real-time, allowing Claude 3.5 Sonnet to see your screen, move the cursor, click, and type. This makes Claude 3.5 Sonnet the first frontier model to offer a feature like this to the public!

They’re also introducing Claude 3.5 Haiku—our next-gen fast model, and a beta version of "Computer Use" capability.

Key Highlights:

• Human-like Interaction: Developers can now direct Claude to use computers like people do—viewing screens, moving cursors, clicking, and typing text.
  

• Imperfections to Improve: Though Claude 3.5 Sonnet has limitations with scrolling, dragging, and zooming, rapid improvements are expected in the coming months.
  

• Advances in Coding: The new Claude 3.5 Sonnet now scores even higher on SWE-bench Verified, outperforming other models in coding and reasoning, including OpenAI’s latest o1-preview.
  

• Claude 3.5 Haiku: There fastest model to date, Claude 3.5 Haiku excels in coding and beats previous models like Claude 3.5 Sonnet and GPT-4o, all at the same cost. Haiku is set for release later this month.

Read the full updates here.

Midjourney Launches AI Image Editor

Midjourney has just unveiled a groundbreaking AI Image Editor that lets users fully edit images, creating endless possibilities for creativity!

Here’s what you need to know:

• Edit Any Image: Users can now upload any image to the Midjourney editor and make direct edits with AI — change styles, textures, or even turn a vintage photo into anime!
  

• Powerful Tools: With features like Erase, Move/Resize, and Restore, users can add or remove parts of the image, adjust elements, and refine their creations using brush tools and prompts.
  

• Revolutionary ‘Retexture’ Feature: The Retexture option lets users apply different styles and textures to an image, preserving its structure but transforming its appearance. Think cave paintings, cyberpunk, and more.
  

• Exclusive Access: Currently, the Image Editor is only available to users with over 10,000 generated images, annual members, or those subscribed for over a year.
  

• Where to Find It: The Editor is available in the alpha web interface at alpha.midjourney.com. Once signed in, qualifying users can click the “Edit” button on the sidebar and get started.

Note:
Midjourney is currently involved in a legal case concerning copyright infringement due to its use of human-created works to train AI models.

Explore the Future of Creativity with Midjourney’s New Editor!

Read the full announcement here: VentureBeat

Runway announced 'Act One'

Runway’s Act One lets you animate AI characters using just a video of yourself — no fancy equipment required! This is a game-changer for creators looking to bring characters to life with genuine emotion and expressions.

Here’s what’s possible with Act One:

• Effortless AI Animation: Animate characters directly from a simple video recording. Just upload, and Act One translates your performance into AI animation!
  

• Realistic Expressions: The model captures authentic facial expressions and body language, accurately translating them onto your chosen character. Even characters that differ from the actor’s look can be animated with realistic detail.
  

• Flexibility with Angles: Act One adapts to different angles and perspectives, focusing primarily on the actor’s performance to produce high-quality output.
  

• Emotional Connection: AI characters now convey genuine emotion and expression, creating a stronger connection with audiences.
  

• Multi-Character Performances: With just one actor, creators can perform and animate multi-character scenes — perfect for expressive dialogues and complex storylines.
  

  Runway Act One proves that cinema-level animation is now possible with consumer-grade cameras, opening up a world of possibilities for storytellers and filmmakers.

Here's try it yourself - Runway

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