This Week in AI: Major Updates and Cool New Features

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Hey AIpreneur,

I've gathered some exciting AI news and updates that you definitely don't want to miss.

1. Adobe Firefly Enhancements: Adobe has stepped up its game with the release of Firefly 3, its latest AI image generation model. Although it's making strides, it still seems to be a step behind competitors like Mid Journey and Stable Diffusion 3 in terms of image quality. However, the new AI features added to Photoshop beta are quite impressive. You can now generate full images based on reference photos directly in Photoshop, which is pretty exciting for us creatives!

2. MidJourney Style Randomization: Mid Journey has introduced a cool new tweak to its style settings. By adding --srf random to your prompts, you can generate images in a variety of random styles. This feature is perfect for when you’re feeling adventurous and want to add a bit of unpredictability to your designs.

3. Blockade Labs Upgrade: For those who immerse themselves in 360° image creation, Blockade Labs has upgraded their app to support 8K quality. The detail and depth you can now achieve in your virtual explorations are simply astounding.

4. Rabbit R1 Device Launch: The newly launched Rabbit R1 is a gadget lover’s dream. This handheld device responds to voice commands and integrates various AI tools, making it a powerhouse for on-the-go internet browsing, ordering services, and much more. It's super quick and packs features that promise to make daily tasks effortless.

5. Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Update: Ray-Ban has upgraded their Meta smart glasses with new AI capabilities. These glasses can now understand and verbally explain what you’re looking at by connecting to a large language model. Plus, they come with a feature to share your view via WhatsApp or messenger, adding a whole new level to social interactions and connectivity.

6. Microsoft Phi-3: Microsoft has introduced Phi-3, a smaller AI language model that promises to be faster and more economical. Designed for personal devices, this model aims to reduce the response time for AI interactions, making it perfect for quick info needs on smartphones and laptops.

7. AI Music and Controversy: In some intriguing news, Drake is rumored to have created an AI diss track using voices of iconic rappers. This raises not only eyebrows but also serious questions about the ethical use of AI in creating music, especially involving voices of the deceased.

8. Synthesia’s Expressive Avatars: Synthesia has launched a new model that enhances the emotional expressiveness of AI avatars. This improvement means that avatars can now reflect emotions more accurately according to the text being spoken, making digital interactions feel more genuine and human-like.

9. Meta's VR Ecosystem Expansion: Meta is opening up its virtual reality ecosystem to other companies. This move will allow more users to access Meta’s VR apps through different headsets, potentially transforming how we experience virtual spaces and interact with digital content.

That's all for this week! These developments show just how quickly AI is evolving and impacting our tools and lifestyles. Stay tuned for more updates and keep exploring the possibilities that AI brings to our world.

To Your Success,

Andrew Darius

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