Google’s Gemini AI
Google’s Gemini AI has experienced some setbacks with its Saved Info feature, which was temporarily rolled back due to technical issues. While basic memory functions remain operational, the more advanced features are under maintenance. On a positive note, Gemini Live is now accessible to all Android users, and Imagen3 access has expanded to include free accounts and EU users.
OpenAI Financial Challenges
Financial challenges have emerged at OpenAI, where ChatGPT Pro is experiencing losses due to high resource consumption. The company is considering a shift to a pay-as-you-go pricing model as an alternative to potential price increases or ad implementation that might alienate users.
Vidu 2 AI Animation
In the animation space, Vidu 2 has launched with free access to advanced AI features. The platform offers high-quality video generation capabilities, including character animation, multiple styles, and text effects. While it may not match Veo 2‘s photorealism, it provides substantial value for animation tasks.
Kinetix AI Animation Control
Kinetix has introduced an innovative approach to AI character animation control. Instead of relying on text descriptions, users can record their own movements, with the tool extracting motion data from regular video footage to generate natural character animations.
MiniMax Open Source AI Models
MiniMax has released impressive open source AI models featuring a 4M token context window—20-32 times larger than leading models. These models include 456B parameters and hybrid attention mechanisms, available at no cost through GitHub and Hugging Face.
HailuoAI Text-to-Audio Model
HailuoAI has launched their T2A-01-HD text-to-audio model, offering quick voice cloning in just 10 seconds. The model supports over 300 pre-built voices and 17+ languages, enhanced by an emotional intelligence system and studio effects. Early testing shows promising quality, and users can access it for free at hailuo.ai/audio, including API access.
