In this newsletter:

• OpenAI makes viral Ghibli-style image generator free for all ChatGPT users
• Runway gen-4 breakthrough enables seamless character continuity in AI videos
• Google transforms NotebookLM with self-researching AI that finds its own sources

Plus, you’ll find new AI tools and this week’s top AI news headlines!

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🎨 OpenAI Makes Viral Ghibli-Style Image Generator Free for All ChatGPT Users

OpenAI has expanded access to its massively popular GPT-4o image-generation capabilities to all ChatGPT users, including those on the free tier, after initially delaying the rollout due to overwhelming demand.

What's new:

• GPT-4o powered image generation now available to all ChatGPT users
• Free tier limited to three image generations per day
• Previously restricted to Plus, Pro, and Team subscribers
• Known for creating uncanny Studio Ghibli art recreations that went viral
• Initial rollout delayed when high demand caused OpenAI's "GPUs to melt."
• Drove massive user growth with one million new users in a single hour
• Coincides with OpenAI's record $40 billion funding round, valuing the company at $300 billion

Why it matters:

This democratization of advanced image-generation tools comes at a pivotal moment for OpenAI, following the largest private tech funding round in history.

By making these viral capabilities available to everyone, OpenAI is expanding its user base while showcasing the impressive creative possibilities of its latest model, even as it carefully manages system load with daily usage limits.

👀 Read how OpenAI is bringing advanced AI art creation to the masses!

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🎬 Runway Gen-4 Breakthrough Enables Seamless Character Continuity in AI Videos

Runway has unveiled Gen-4, its latest AI video model that solves one of the most persistent problems in AI-generated videos by maintaining consistent characters and scenes across multiple shots and camera angles.

What's new:

• Creates consistent characters and objects throughout different scenes
• Uses a single reference image to maintain continuity across shots
• Preserves character appearance across various lighting conditions
• Allows users to describe desired compositions for each new angle
• Currently rolling out to paid and enterprise users
• Builds on last year's Gen-3 Alpha video generator
• Significantly improves storytelling capabilities with better continuity

Why it matters:

This advancement tackles one of the most frustrating limitations of AI video generation - inconsistency between shots that breaks immersion and storytelling.

By enabling filmmakers to maintain character and scene continuity, Runway's technology opens the door to more cohesive AI-generated narratives that could revolutionize how creators approach short-form video production.

👀 Read how Runway is making AI-generated videos more consistent and useful!

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🔍 Google Transforms NotebookLM With Self-Researching AI That Finds Its Own Sources

Google has enhanced its AI note-taking tool NotebookLM with a powerful new "Discover" feature that autonomously researches topics online, eliminating the need for users to upload reference materials manually.

What's new:

• One-click "Discover" button lets users simply describe their research topic
• Scans hundreds of potential web sources in seconds
• Presents up to ten recommended sources with relevance summaries
• Users can select which sources to import for their projects
• Sources are saved within NotebookLM for direct reading and citation
• Works with existing features like FAQs, Briefing Docs, and Audio Overviews
• Includes an "I'm Feeling Curious" button for discovering random topics
• Rolling out now to all users over approximately one week
• First of several planned Gemini-powered research features

Why it matters:

By automating the research process, Google significantly reduces the time and effort needed to gather information on any topic.

This evolution transforms NotebookLM from a simple note-taking tool into a comprehensive research assistant that not only organizes information but also actively helps discover it, potentially changing how students, professionals, and curious minds approach learning.

👀 Read how Google is making research easier with self-sourcing AI!

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This Week's Top AI News Headlines:

• Microsoft Copilot Adds ‘Actions’ Feature to Let Users Book, Shop, and Complete Tasks on Websites Through Simple Chat Prompts (View Article)
• Midjourney Releases V7, Its First New AI Image Model in Nearly a Year, Featuring Enhanced Prompt Adherence and Draft Mode for Faster, Cost-Effective Image Generation (View Article)
• Adobe Adds AI Features to Premiere Pro with Generative Extend, Smart Clip Search, and Automated Caption Translation in 27 Languages (View Article)
• Microsoft Copilot Adds Memory, Personalized Responses, Visual Understanding, and Web-Based Task Automation for a Smarter AI Experience (View Article)
• Amazon Tests “Buy for Me” AI Feature to Let Users Purchase Products from Other Websites Without Leaving Its App (View Article)
• Microsoft’s Copilot AI Roasts Gates, Ballmer, and Nadella in Humorous 50th Anniversary Interview (View Article)
• OpenAI and Anthropic Compete to Offer Free AI Tools to College Students, Aiming to Become the Default AI Assistant in Higher Education (View Article)
• M3GAN 2.0 Trailer Reveals AI Doll’s Return as Gemma and Cady Revive Her to Fight a New Killer Robot Before June 27 Theatrical Release (View Article)
• Studio Ghibli’s Legacy Sparks Heated Debate Over AI-Generated Art as Creators, Lawyers, and OpenAI Face Growing Ethical Questions (View Article)
• OpenAI Launches “Monday” Voice Mode in ChatGPT with Sarcastic and Annoyed Personality Available Through April (View Article)
• Vergecast Explores the Rise of Minimalist Smartphones, Light Phone III’s Appeal, and the Backlash Behind Tesla Takedown Protests (View Article)
• Apple Brings Apple Intelligence to Vision Pro with AI Writing Tools, Image Generation, Smart Notifications, and New Spatial Content Features (View Article)
• ByteDance Researchers Introduce DreamActor-M1, a Diffusion Transformer Model That Generates Expressive Human Animations from a Single Image with Hybrid Control (View Article)
• Spotify Unveils New Ad Tools Including Spotify Ad Exchange and AI-Powered Gen AI Ads to Enhance Advertiser Flexibility and Creativity (View Article)

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