The New King of AI Image Generation

The New King of AI Image Generation

Flux, developed by Black Forest Labs, is an open-source AI image generation model that is being hailed as a superior alternative to Midjourney, especially in rendering people, although it falls short in skin texture quality compared to Midjourney v6.1. It can run on a reasonably good laptop and is available on platforms like NightCafe, Poe, and others, with multiple versions including Pro, Dev, and Schnell. The company is also developing a high-quality text-to-video model that will be open-source.

Gemini Live Goes Live

Google's Gemini Live, launched at the Made By Google event, allows semi-natural spoken conversations with an AI chatbot, offering a more hands-free experience compared to Siri or Alexa. The feature impresses with low latency and the ability to pivot quickly during conversations, but has some flaws such as hallucinating locations and imperfect interruption handling. Despite these issues, Gemini Live represents a significant step towards Google's multimodal AI ambitions with Project Astra.

Your Digital Doppelganger with Deep-Live-Cam

Deep-Live-Cam, a viral open-source software, allows users to impersonate others in real-time video chats using just a single photo, showcasing the rapid advancements in deepfake technology. This software, combining several AI models, has prompted concerns about its potential for remote deception and fraud, as seen in past financial scams using deepfake audio. The project has gained significant attention, highlighting the ease with which such technology can now be accessed and used on regular PCs.

WEB3

Telegram Crypto Tap-to-Earn Games

Hamster Kombat is currently the leading Telegram crypto game, boasting over 300 million pre-token players, while Notcoin, which started the trend, has evolved into a platform for various crypto games. Other popular games like PixelTap and Yescoin are also gaining traction by expanding on the basic screen-tapping premise and offering token rewards. These games are part of a growing trend in Telegram mini apps that promise crypto earnings for dedicated players.

Steam-Like Platform for Web3

OKX chief innovation officer Jason Lau argues that Web3 gaming requires a Steam-like platform to thrive, which would help integrate Web3 elements like NFTs and cryptocurrencies. The launch of OKX GameSphere aims to support developers with Web3 mechanics, user experience, liquidity, and distribution. Despite Web3 gaming's early stage and the challenge of fully leveraging its elements, Lau believes that educating players and continued experimentation with unique game mechanics are crucial for growth.

Inside Optimism’s Ambitious Plans

Optimism Labs has announced plans to introduce native interoperability to its OP Stack to create a unified experience for users across its multichain ecosystem, dubbed the Superchain, and the broader Ethereum ecosystem. The plan includes a secure communication layer, a Superchain token standard, and the incorporation of open-source Ethereum standards like ERC-7683 for seamless asset transfers. The mainnet launch of this interoperability feature is expected by 2025, following extensive testing phases.

MARKETING

Snapchat Simplifies Ad Campaigns

Snapchat has streamlined its Ads Manager platform by reducing the campaign objectives from eleven to five, simplifying the ad creation process. The new objectives are Awareness and Engagement, Traffic, Leads, App Promotion, and Sales, consolidating previous categories for easier selection. This update aims to attract more advertisers, particularly SMBs, and has already resulted in an 85% year-over-year increase in SMB advertisers, with the new objectives rolling out over the next few months.

AI as Your Business Consultant

AI can serve as a valuable business consultant by quickly bridging knowledge gaps, optimizing processes such as sales pitches, email marketing, and business planning, and providing decision-making support through different perspectives and potential outcomes. Entrepreneurs can leverage AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude for content research, ideation, and creating standard operating procedures (SOPs). Additionally, AI can assist in reviewing contracts, optimizing sales pages, and crafting recipient-centric emails, offering a cost-effective alternative to hiring human experts. Read the full guide here.

Executives Are Betting Big on Ecommerce

A recent survey revealed that 94% of executives plan to maintain or increase their investment in ecommerce, focusing on areas like product imagery, video, copy, and influencer marketing. Key obstacles to scalable growth include order and inventory management, unauthorized sellers, integrating new channels, and lack of resources, but these can be mitigated through solutions like feed management platforms and fully managed services.

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