Author: Advanced AI Bot
In brief Open Source models are proving capable of generating consistent videos that last minutes, challenging state of the art close alternatives. SkyReels-V2 breaks video length barriers with its “diffusion forcing framework” that enables infinite-duration AI video generation while maintaining consistent quality throughout. FramePack brings long-form AI video generation to consumer hardware, requiring only 6GB of VRAM to create minute-long videos at 30fps by cleverly compressing older frames. Open-source video generators are heating up and giving closed-source behemoths a run for their money.They’re more customizable, less restricted, uncensored, even, free to use—and now producing high-quality videos, with three models (Wan,…
“draw an image representing a benchmark result that might have been bogus”As a scientist, OpenAI’s widely-watched o3 livestream, December 20th, “Day 12 of Shipmas”, which Francois Chollet reported at the time as a breakthough, made me sick to my stomach. I said so at the time, in my essay 𝗼𝟯 “𝗔𝗥𝗖 𝗔𝗚𝗜” 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗺𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱: 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀. There were problems with experimental design, misleading graphs that left out competing work, and more. Later, after I wrote that piece, I discovered that one of their demos, on FrontierMath, was fishy in a…
SHEFFIELD, United Kingdom, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Caro Holdings announces the release of its new AI Chat Agent platform – an intelligent, always-on assistant team built to help businesses save time, cut costs, and deliver top-tier customer service without hiring additional staff. Caro’s smart agents handle tasks that typically consume team resources, including: Instant Support – answering FAQs like return policies or product detailsAppointment Scheduling – enabling bookings through chatOrder Tracking – real-time delivery updatesLead Qualification – asking smart questions to identify buyersFeedback Collection – gathering reviews and insights Designed to improve conversion rates and streamline onboarding, the…
The classroom is getting a tech upgrade with AI-powered teaching assistants.Kira Learning, an edtech startup chaired by Google Brain founder, Stanford professor, and AI researcher Andrew Ng has unveiled a new platform that brings AI agents to the classroom.Kira’s AI agents will carry out the repetitive tasks that often consume hours of teachers’ time. They can help with grading, lesson planning, and analyzing classroom discussions to provide insights on which students are succeeding and which students are struggling. The platform also offers one-on-one tutoring for students.The company says its goal is to free teachers up to focus on shaping the…
Tech and consulting giant IBM was not immune to the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) cuts. IBM had 15 of its federal contracts canceled due to DOGE-related cuts during the first quarter of 2025, according to reporting from Reuters and Bloomberg. These cuts amount to $100 million in future payments, per Bloomberg. Federal contracts represent between 5% and just under 10% of IBM’s consulting practice. After being peppered with questions during IBM’s earnings call Wednesday, Arvind Krishna, IBM’s CEO, clarified that the cancellations were related to cutbacks at USAID. Both Krishna and James Kavanaugh, IBM’s CFO, then proceeded to downplay…
With its plan for a “European AI continent”, the EU Commission wants to catch up with other AI locations around the world: In terms of cloud infrastructure, Europe is currently equipped with three times fewer data centers than the USA, according to Commission circles. Corresponding capacities should therefore be created throughout Europe. The Commission wants to boost the development of AI in the EU with up to 200 billion euros. Of this, 20 billion euros are to be made available for up to five new “AI Gigafactories”. However, it is unclear how much of this will actually be provided from…
Subdivisions.com Subdivisions.com Sets New Standards in AI-Driven Real Estate Miami, FL, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Subdivisions.com, a leader in AI-enhanced real estate intelligence, has announced a significant expansion of its mission. Following its successful launch as South Florida’s premier subdivision search platform, the company is now evolving into the essential intelligence layer that will power its AI real estate copilot, redefining how homebuyers and investors discover properties. Since its debut in late 2023, Subdivisions.com has curated and structured thousands of South Florida’s residential subdivisions. This effort delivers hyperlocal insights into pricing trends, inventory dynamics, community lifestyles, and comparable…
Researchers from the Center for AI Safety (CAIS), MIT’s Media Lab, the Brazilian university UFABC, and the pandemic prevention non-profit SecureBio have found that leading artificial intelligence models can outperform experienced, PhD-level virologists in troubleshooting complex laboratory procedures. The findings, detailed in a new study introducing the Virology Capabilities Test (VCT), demonstrate AI’s proficiency in specialized scientific tasks but also highlight serious dual-use concerns, suggesting these tools could lower the barrier for creating dangerous biological agents. The VCT benchmark, consisting of 322 questions and detailed further in its research paper, was designed specifically to measure an AI’s ability to assist…
Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, C3.ai fair value estimate is US$21.92 With US$19.21 share price, C3.ai appears to be trading close to its estimated fair value Analyst price target for AI is US$29.47, which is 34% above our fair value estimate Today we will run through one way of estimating the intrinsic value of C3.ai, Inc. (NYSE:AI) by taking the expected future cash flows and discounting them to today’s value. The Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model is the tool we will apply to do this. Before you think you won’t be able to understand it, just…
Concerns about affordability and paying everything from rent to groceries is the top concern Lethbridge’s Conservative candidate says she is hearing from residents. Rachel Thomas says while going door-to-door campaigning people have told her they have had to make tough decisions to make ends meet. According to Thomas, this includes seniors who have shared with her they have needed to choose between paying for their medication or eating properly, paying their rent or paying their utility bills on time. “I think especially those who are living on a fixed income such as seniors or people who live with a disability…