AI Shocks Yet Again: New ChatGPT Features, OpenAI Sora's New Music Video, Samsung AI Fridge & More!

Open AI's latest AI model, Sora, has demonstrated its capability to create a new kind of music video. The AI-generated video, set to music by August Camp, offers an immersive experience akin to walking through a dream. Sora, an artificial intelligence video generator, can produce videos over a minute long from a simple text prompt. Currently, only a select few have had the opportunity to experiment with Sora, as Open AI is working on safety measures before releasing it to a wider audience. August Camp, a musician and artist, believes Sora is revolutionary for artists, as it removes limitations, allowing them to bring their imaginations to life. The video, titled 'World Weight,' is a 2-minute and 19-second piece that defies typical AI-generated video norms, which are usually short and can become disorganized with additional elements. Sora's ability to create longer, seamless videos is a significant breakthrough. While Open AI's tech boss, Mira Moradi, and CEO Sam Almanace hint at potential releases this year, they emphasize the importance of caution, especially with major elections on the horizon, to prevent the spread of misinformation. Despite the wait, the anticipation for Sora's release, which could initially be accessible to famous artists and creators, is palpable. In the realm of AI-generated imagery, Open AI also updates its Chat GPT service, allowing subscribers to edit images using simple text prompts, a feature previously requiring more technical knowledge. This development showcases the seamless integration of DALL-E's imaging capabilities with Chat GPT's text interface and expands the toolkit for users to specify image aspects and styles. However, these advanced features are currently exclusive to Open AI's commercial and paid subscribers.

Samsung has launched a range of smart home appliances equipped with AI chips, aiming to stay competitive with cheaper Chinese products. These gadgets, which include fridges and washing machines, can be voice-controlled and offer features such as recipe suggestions based on available food, oven preheating for recipes, and control over other home devices. Samsung plans to expand compatibility with cars and solar panels and is focusing on making everything in the home smart and interconnected, especially through the use of Galaxy phones. The new fridge is designed to save energy by adjusting its cooling and can control other smart gadgets, contributing to energy conservation. Samsung is launching these devices in the US and France, hoping to attract a global customer base. The introduction of these smart gadgets is part of a broader strategy to maintain a competitive edge in the market, as they compete with LG and other brands. In other news, Google is considering introducing paid AI features in its search engine, a significant shift from its traditional ad-supported model. This move is in response to the AI buzz surrounding services like Chat GPT, prompting Google to reevaluate its approach. While the details are still being worked out, the regular Google search will remain free, but the company is exploring premium features for its subscriptions. Google's search ads generated over $175 billion last year, and the company is looking to balance the introduction of new AI features with its existing revenue streams. They are also testing an AI search that provides more detailed answers, though it's currently limited to a select few users. Microsoft, in collaboration with Open AI, has added AI features to its Bing search engine, but it hasn't yet reached Google's popularity.