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Synthetic Media Made Easy

The recent demo of VASA-1 showcased impressive results, as there have been many attempts to perfect lip-synching etc. Shout out to Milli Vanilli.  It’s amazing to see how the interface has changed from recordings at different angles to now simple images and audio to create these animated visualizations.

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Understanding the Funding Landscape for AI Startups

Welcome to the exciting world of AI startups! This space is a hotbed of innovation, competition, and immense growth potential. From healthcare to finance, AI is transforming industries and creating new opportunities for startups. However, securing funding is a critical step for AI startups.

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Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster: Traditional Artists in the Age of AI

In the rapidly evolving world of art and design, the introduction of Gen AI tools has sparked both excitement and trepidation among traditional artists and designers. As a classically trained illustrator and then graphic designer, I have had to navigate the intricate dance between innovation and authenticity, I faced an emotional rollercoaster marked by peaks of exhilaration and valleys of uncertainty.

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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

GenAI has the power to democratize creativity, making design more accessible to those who may not have the traditional skills but possess brilliant ideas. Its capacity for rapid prototyping is unparalleled, allowing brand creators to explore a multitude of visual identities in a fraction of the time it would take manually.

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AI and Hollywood: Coming into Focus

Having spent more than a decade branding networks around the world then following that with marketing movies for a decade, I learned to appreciate true Hollywood talent and the process of greenlighting films, marketing them and then re-marketing them for Home Entertainment.

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Glory Fades and Opportunity Grows

The role of Chief Prompt Engineer, once hailed as the pinnacle of careers in the AI sector, is gradually giving way to a more holistic approach towards AI workforce development within organizations. As the demand for AI talent intensifies, leading to fierce competition and substantial compensation for skilled AI prompt engineers, the focus shifts towards addressing the broader educational needs across all groups within an organization.

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The Challenge of Hiring in the AI Era

Having built numerous creative and development teams across multiple agencies and recruited C-Suites for startups, there is a new revolution in hiring. In the swiftly evolving landscape of the modern workplace, Human Resources (HR) departments find themselves at the pivotal core of the AI revolution.

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Putting the AI in RenAIssance

In the dynamic landscape of today's world, where AI reshapes the very fabric of industries, the essence of creativity has never been more crucial. This emerging era heralds a profound shift, not just in how we work, but in what it means to be truly creative. As software takes over routine tasks, the spotlight turns to human ingenuity, challenging creatives to redefine their relevance and impact.

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What is Vertical SaaS?

The history and future of Vertical SaaS (Software as a Service), AI wrappers, the GPT store, and the overall direction of the business of AI form an intricate narrative of technological advancement, market evolution, and the increasingly pivotal role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of businesses across various sectors.

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AI Brings the Sparkle into your Life

After exploring the interfaces of multiple AI platforms and bumping around into discoverable features, the one thing that has stood out is the Sparkle. In the ever-evolving landscape of AI, where interactions span across multiple modes of communication—text, voice, imagery, and touch—the importance of user experience (UX) design has never been more critical.

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Sora has Arrived

Absolutely astonishing! OpenAI has recently introduced its pioneering text-to-video model named SORA, capable of transforming brief text prompts into incredibly lifelike HD videos lasting up to a minute.

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Google's Bard to Gemini: Searching for the G Spot

In the ever-evolving saga of artificial intelligence, the tale of Google's Bard transforming into Gemini is not just a rebrand; it's a fascinating narrative on the complexities and challenges of branding in the AI frontier.

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Headset Wars: The Dawn of a New Reality

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the battle for supremacy has taken a new turn, steering us towards an era that once existed only within the realms of science fiction.

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The Realm is Here

Welcome to RealmIQ, your gateway to generative AI insights. Subscribe to our RealmIQ+ Newsletter for a weekly digest of the latest trends, accompanied by insightful commentary. What sets RealmIQ+ apart?

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Taylor’s Deepfakes need Swift Attention

I may be able to only hum a few bars of any of Taylor Swift songs, but I respect her so much as a talented singer/songwriter and businesswoman. Let alone her being a kind and decent human being. Did she deserve this? No and nor should anyone.

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Unicorns are Dead?

In the context of startups, a "unicorn" is a term used to describe a privately held startup company that has reached a valuation of $1 billion or more. This term was coined in 2013 by venture capitalist Aileen Lee, choosing the mythical animal to represent the statistical rarity of such successful ventures.

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Davos on AI-Org

At the 2024 Davos meeting, the discussions about Generative AI (gen AI) were particularly significant. Key topics included how businesses can effectively integrate gen AI into their operations and the broader implications of these technologies on business strategies.

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In It to Win It

The trajectory of your agency hinges on its embrace of AI—either as a catalyst for advancement or a harbinger of obsolescence. Generative AI offers your agency a unique gateway to optimize efficiency, elevate creativity, make informed decisions, and ultimately provide enhanced value to clients.

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