AI is revolutionizing the art world by providing innovative tools that enhance design, aesthetics, and exploration.
Google DeepMind has commissioned 13 artists to create diverse and accessible art and imagery that aims to change the public’s perception of AI, countering the unrealistic and misleading stereotypes often used to represent the technology. The artwork visualizes key themes related to AI, such as artificial general intelligence, chip design, digital biology, large image models, language models, and the synergy between neuroscience and AI, and it is openly available for download.
Over-reliance on AI tools in architecture could result in the loss of the human touch in design, cautions Daniel Escobar, co-founder of Online Lab of Architecture (OLA). However, he believes that AI can be used to automate certain parts of the architectural process, allowing architects to focus on more creative aspects and better client discussions. Escobar also emphasizes the importance of questioning the motives and potential impacts of AI development to ensure a positive impact on humanity.
Windows 11 is expected to introduce AI-powered features such as Copilot, OCR in the Camera app and Snipping Tool, object removal in the Photos app, and generative AI in the Paint app. These features will enhance productivity by allowing users to extract and edit text from images, remove objects from photos, and generate images based on descriptions.
Microsoft Designer, a free AI-powered design tool, is now available to Edge users in the US, allowing them to create various designs without opening a separate tab or program. This integration aims to simplify the design process and compete with other free design tools, such as Canva, that have already incorporated AI-powered features.
German artist Mario Klingemann has created an AI art tool called Botto, which uses a combination of AI, human community, and DAO to generate artwork that is voted on and sold as NFTs, blurring the lines between human and AI creativity.
Over half of participants using AI at work experienced a 30% increase in productivity, and there are beginner-friendly ways to integrate generative AI into existing tools such as GrammarlyGo, Slack apps like DailyBot and Felix, and Canva's AI-powered design tools.
Wand.app, an AI-powered creative tool, has raised $4.2 million in seed funding and aims to bridge the gap between artists' specific visions and AI-generated content by providing visual tools and personalization. The tool allows artists to customize their ideas and teach a personal AI their own style, offering consistent results that align with their aesthetic. Wand plans to launch publicly in the coming months and differentiate itself by running on mobile, tablet, and desktop. The funding will be used to develop collaborative team features, extend creative tooling to desktop, and explore methods for artists to share or sell their fine-tuned models.
Revolution Software's use of custom-made AI tools to upscale old pixel artwork for Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - Reforged is defended by co-creator Charles Cecil, who believes that AI eliminates repetitive tasks, allowing human artists to unleash their creativity.
AI technology, specifically generative AI, is being embraced by the creative side of film and TV production to augment the work of artists and improve the creative process, rather than replacing them. Examples include the use of procedural generation and style transfer in animation techniques and the acceleration of dialogue and collaboration between artists and directors. However, concerns remain about the potential for AI to replace artists and the need for informed decision-making to ensure that AI is used responsibly.
Artificial intelligence can benefit authors by saving time and improving efficiency in tasks such as writing, formatting, summarizing, and analyzing user-generated data, although it is important to involve artists and use the technology judiciously.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is seen as a tool that can inspire and collaborate with human creatives in the movie and TV industry, but concerns remain about copyright and ethical issues, according to Greg Harrison, chief creative officer at MOCEAN. Although AI has potential for visual brainstorming and automation of non-creative tasks, it should be used cautiously and in a way that values human creativity and culture.
ControlRooms.ai, an AI-powered analytics startup, has raised $10 million in a Series A round to automate the industrial troubleshooting process and minimize downtime for heavy industries like chemical and energy plants. The platform predicts manufacturing plant behavior and detects potential problems before they are noticed by engineers or operators.
Generative AI tools are revolutionizing the creator economy by speeding up work, automating routine tasks, enabling efficient research, facilitating language translation, and teaching creators new skills.
Architects should embrace artificial intelligence (AI) in order to enhance productivity, creativity, and the overall quality of their designs, according to Patrik Schumacher, principal of Zaha Hadid Architects. He believes that AI tools can provide a substantial boost to the architectural industry and that concerns about job redundancy are unfounded, as AI will contribute to higher quality work and more innovative design options.
Artists Kelly McKernan, Karla Ortiz, and Sarah Andersen are suing AI tools makers, including Stability AI, Midjourney, and DeviantArt, for copyright infringement by using their artwork to generate new images without their consent, highlighting the threat to artists' livelihoods posed by artificial intelligence.
AI-powered tools like Claude AI, PinwheelGPT, Reimagine, Tome, Whisper Memos, and Eleven Labs are providing helpful and creative functionalities such as explaining and summarizing text, providing kid-friendly chats, animating old photos, creating compelling visuals, transcribing voice memos with accuracy, and generating AI voices.
Two popular user interfaces for the AI system Stable Diffusion, Automatic 1111 and InvokeAI, have released major upgrades, providing more features and better performance for generating realistic images and art from text prompts.
A team known as Sparklers: We Are The Makers has created an AI-powered virtual painting application using a Raspberry Pi, OpenCV, and MediaPipe, allowing users to draw with their fingers and learn about maker tools like Python and image recognition.
A new art installation called Tulpamancer uses AI to reconstruct users' memories and dreams in virtual reality, with the aim of exploring the limitations and potential dangers of AI technology.
Artificial intelligence (AI) image generation tools, such as Midjourney and DALL·E 2, have gained popularity for their ability to create photorealistic images, artwork, and sketches with just a few text prompts. Other image generators like DreamStudio, Dream by WOMBO, and Canva offer unique features and styles for generating a wide range of images. However, copyright issues surrounding AI-generated images have led to ongoing lawsuits.
Filmmaker Guillermo del Toro discusses the use of AI in filmmaking, stating that it is a tool but can produce mediocre results, and emphasizes the importance of human creativity and intelligence in programming AI.
Generative AI is being explored for augmenting infrastructure as code tools, with developers considering using AI models to analyze IT through logfiles and potentially recommend infrastructure recipes needed to execute code. However, building complex AI tools like interactive tutors is harder and more expensive, and securing funding for big AI investments can be challenging.
AI Comic Factory is an online tool that uses AI to generate comic book pages based on user descriptions, allowing users to create their own comics without the need for drawing skills.
AI tools from OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google are being integrated into productivity platforms like Microsoft Teams and Google Workspace, offering a wide range of AI-powered features for tasks such as text generation, image generation, and data analysis, although concerns remain regarding accuracy and cost-effectiveness.
Eight additional U.S.-based AI developers, including NVIDIA, Scale AI, and Cohere, have pledged to develop generative AI tools responsibly, joining a growing list of companies committed to the safe and trustworthy deployment of AI.
Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO, Tony Vinciquerra, believes that artificial intelligence (AI) is a valuable tool for writers and actors, dismissing concerns that AI will replace human creativity in the entertainment industry. He emphasizes that AI can enhance productivity and speed up production processes, but also acknowledges the need to find a common ground with unions concerned about job loss and intellectual property rights.
Adobe has released its Firefly AI tools, including AI art generators and color correction, for all subscribers to its Creative Cloud apps, allowing users to create deepfakes and modify images with text prompts.
The rise of easily accessible artificial intelligence is leading to an influx of AI-generated goods, including self-help books, wall art, and coloring books, which can be difficult to distinguish from authentic, human-created products, leading to scam products and potential harm to real artists.
MIT researchers have developed a generative-AI-driven tool called Style2Fab that allows users to add custom design elements to 3D models using natural language prompts, making 3D printing more accessible for novice makers and enabling customization of medical assistive devices without compromising their functionality.
Artificial intelligence (AI) applications for your computer, such as image scaling, 3D scanning, video editing, and speech recognition, are now available in free software programs thanks to open-source developments and advancements in AI models and training data analysis.
AI productivity tools, such as Clara, Alli AI, Grain, Lex, Vervoe, Slides AI, Goblin.tools, and Lumen5, offer efficient and time-saving solutions for tasks like scheduling meetings, optimizing websites, transcribing and summarizing meetings, capturing notes, assessing job candidates, creating presentations, breaking down tasks, and creating videos.
