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Summary of YouTube Video on AI News (April 2025)
- April Fools’ Day Notables:
- 11 Labs launched “Text to Bark”.
- LTX Studio announced acquisition of OpenAI’s Sora, planning to open source it.
- OpenAI introduced a new voice in ChatGPT that behaves dismissively.
- Major Updates from OpenAI:
- ChatGPT’s image generation model is now available for free users with a limit of 3 images per day.
- OpenAI reached 1 million users in 1 hour following the launch of the new model.
- OpenAI raised 300 billion valuation.
- ChatGPT Plus is now free for college students in the US and Canada until May.
- OpenAI announced plans to release their first open language model since GPT-2.
- A new OpenAI Academy for educational resources launched at academy.openai.com.
- ChatGPT reportedly lost to Ernie 4.5 in a chess match.
- Google released Gemini 2.5 for free users, enhancing coding capabilities with a million token context window.
- Notebook LM introduced a “Discover Sources” feature for better content curation.
- Amazon and AI Agents:
- Amazon’s Nova Act in development to compete with OpenAI.
- Rabbit OS Intern allows for AI-based tasks on computers without needing the Rabbit device.
- AI Innovations:
- Adobe Firefly introduced AI video generation tools, integrating with Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Runway’s new Gen 4 model for video generation is now available.
- Higsfield AI can create cinematic effects from a single image.
- Korea AI introduced natural language editing for images and a new video restyle feature.
- Meta showcased advancements in AI-driven talking character synthesis.
- New AI features from Claude emphasize problem-solving and critical thinking rather than just providing answers.
- Cultural Updates:
- Tinder launched an AI game for practice flirting.
- New technology transforms brain waves into speech for those unable to speak.
- Meta’s new smart glasses expected to be priced over $1000 with features like heads-up displays.
- Final Note:
- The video involved a mix of hotel and home recordings due to scheduling.
- Viewers are encouraged to vote for “The Next Wave” podcast in the Webbys.