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Did Meta just eliminate the need for Rotoscoping Video?

Did Meta just eliminate the need for Rotoscoping Video?

Sam 2 makes rotoscoping as easy as just clicking on the object you want to mask out. That's it!

Ben Silverman
August 06, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes

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HERE IS THE BREAKDOWN:

Quick Headlines
META new tool SAM 2 might have just eliminated rotoscoping
CANVA acquired top Gen AI company Leonardo
Open AI takes on Google with SearchGPT
Tools to supercharge productivity

QUICK HEADLINES

Midjourney

Midjourney released version model 6.1 focused on arms, legs, hands, animals and better quality. Check out everything they updated here.
Runway ML introduced prompting with starting or ending image.
The creators behind Stable Diffusion launched a MidJourney competitor called FLUX.1
Nvidia and Shutterstock launched a text to 3D model called Edify 3D.
Stability AI launched an image to 3D model in Stable Fast 3D.
Perplexity unveils revenue sharing plan for publishers.
Vimeo introduces auto translation to videos.
Taco Bell to start using AI Voice to drive through windows.
This new pendant was launched to be a “friend” that you wear around your neck.

META SEGMENT ANYTHING

Meta AI introduces SAM 2, the next-generation Segment Anything Model, enhancing real-time object segmentation for both images and videos. This can be used for masking out any objects and eliminates the time it takes to rotoscope objects

Key Points:

Unified Model: SAM 2 integrates image and video segmentation, achieving state-of-the-art performance with reduced easy user interface.
Open Source: Released under Apache 2.0 license, along with the SA-V dataset for community use.
Versatile Applications: Enables creative video effects, faster data annotation, and advances in various fields like medicine and science.
Innovative Features: Includes memory for tracking objects across frames and handling occlusions.

SAM 2 sets a new benchmark in object segmentation, fostering innovation across multiple domains through open science and community collaboration.

CANVA ACQUIRES LEONARDO AI

Canva has announced its acquisition of Leonardo.ai, a generative AI content and research startup, to strengthen its AI capabilities and enhance its Magic Studio suite.

Key Points:

Strategic Acquisition: This move integrates Leonardo.ai's advanced AI models into Canva, bolstering its AI-powered design tools ahead of its anticipated IPO in 2025.
Expanding Capabilities: Leonardo.ai’s technology will significantly enhance Canva’s Magic Studio, enabling more sophisticated generative AI features for users.
Independent Operation: Leonardo.ai will continue to operate independently, focusing on rapid innovation while benefiting from Canva’s financial resources and expertise.
AI Innovation: The acquisition underscores the growing importance of AI in the design industry, positioning Canva to better compete with other AI-driven platforms like Midjourney and OpenAI's DALL-E.

Canva's acquisition of Leonardo.ai marks a pivotal step in its journey to expand its AI offerings, providing users with enhanced creative tools and setting the stage for future growth and innovation.

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OPEN AI LAUNCHES SEARCH GPT

OpenAI has unveiled SearchGPT, a new AI-powered search engine, aimed at transforming how users interact with online information and challenging the dominance of established players like Google.

Key Points:

Prototype Launch: SearchGPT is initially released as a prototype to a limited group of users and publishers, allowing OpenAI to gather feedback and refine the service before a broader rollout.
Enhanced Search Experience: The engine provides summarized information from websites with attribution links, enabling users to ask follow-up questions and access relevant links through a sidebar.
Publisher Control: OpenAI offers publishers the ability to manage how their content appears in search results, and they can opt out of having their content used to train AI models while still being included in searches.
Future Integration: OpenAI plans to integrate the best features of SearchGPT into ChatGPT, further enhancing the AI capabilities of its existing platform.

SearchGPT marks a significant step for OpenAI in the search engine market, promising to offer a more interactive and AI-driven search experience while addressing content creator concerns. This development positions OpenAI as a formidable competitor to traditional search engines.

OPENAI BACKED FIGURE 02 TEASES ROBOT

OpenAI-backed startup Figure has unveiled its latest humanoid robot, Figure 02, which promises to bring advanced AI capabilities to both homes and workplaces.

Key Points:

Advanced AI Integration: Figure 02 utilizes cutting-edge AI models from OpenAI, enhancing its ability to understand and execute complex tasks.
Broad Applications: The robot is designed for a variety of environments, from household chores to industrial applications, aiming to improve efficiency and productivity.
Enhanced Human-Robot Interaction: Figure 02 is equipped with advanced sensory and interaction capabilities, making it more intuitive and user-friendly.
Significant Investment: The startup has raised substantial funding, reflecting strong investor confidence in the potential of humanoid robots.

Figure 02 represents a significant step forward in humanoid robotics, leveraging AI to create more versatile and capable robots for diverse applications.