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At a T-Mobile event, Sam Altman outlined the future of AI, suggesting that autonomous AI agents may be closer than we think. The o1 model, which already reached reasoning capabilities, should accelerate breakthroughs. Big changes are on the horizon. Let's unpack this...

Today’s Summary:

• 🚀 Sam Altman talks o1 AI future

• 📜 California new AI regulations

• 🎥 Kling 1.5 lets you draw video motion

• 🤖 Kyutai releases open-source voice AI agent

• 🛍️ Amazon's AI tool for third-party sellers

• 🔍 Anthropic boosts RAG with Contextual Retrieval

• 🛠️ 2 new tools

TOP STORY

Sam Altman's vision for AI beyond o1

The Summary: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, speaking at a T-Mobile event, discussed the new o1 model and outlined a five-level AI development roadmap, with o1 already reaching level 2 (reasoners). He emphasized a rapid progression expected from level 2 to level 3 (agents), suggesting a near future where AI could act autonomously.

Key details:

• o1 has already reached AI level 2 (reasoning)

• Altman predicts rapid progress from level 2 to level 3 (agents: reliable AI systems that can pursue complex goals with limited direct supervision)

• Next steps include moving from o1 preview to full o1 release in coming months

• Altman compared o1’s current state to GPT-2 in 2019, suggesting big improvements ahead

Why it matters: o1’s reasoning capabilities could unlock valuable applications in healthcare, education, and scientific research. Altman's vision of advancing AI to autonomous agents hints at a near future where AI can independently make discoveries and drive progress.

OpenAI paper defining “Agents”

AI LAWS

What is now illegal under California’s 8 new AI laws

The Summary: California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed 8 AI-related bills into law, with 30 more under consideration. These laws address issues like election misinformation, deepfake nudes, AI-generated content identification, and actors rights.

Key details:

• Election deepfakes:

  • AB 2655 requires platforms to remove or label election-related AI deepfakes

  • AB 2839 targets users posting or reposting deceptive AI content about elections

  • AB 2355 mandates disclosure for AI-generated political ads

• Deepfake nudes:

  • SB 926 criminalizes blackmail using AI-generated nude images

  • SB 981 requires social media platforms to investigate and remove reported deepfake nudes that resemble users

• Watermarks:

  • SB 942 mandates disclosure of AI-generated content in metadata

• Actors and AI:

  • AB 2602 requires permission before creating AI replicas of actors voices or likenesses

  • AB 1836 prohibits creating digital replicas of deceased performers without estate consent

Why it matters: These laws are an early attempt to regulate AI in the US, but may face challenges in implementation and potential legal disputes. The outcome could set a precedent for how other states and countries approach AI regulation, balancing innovation with societal concerns.

Full text of the laws : AB 2655 - AB 2839 - AB 2355 - SB 926 - SB 981 - SB 942 - AB 2602 - AB 1836

TOOLS

AI video tool Kling 1.5 brings motion control

The Summary: Kuaishou has unveiled Kling 1.5, an upgraded version of its AI video generator. This update introduces 1080p HD video creation and a new Motion Brush feature for precise control over element movements. With a reported 95% performance boost, Kling 1.5 aims to give users more power and flexibility in AI-driven video production.

Key details:

• Kling 1.5 enables 1080p HD video generation in professional mode

• New Motion Brush allows control of up to 6 elements in a scene

• Supports landscape, portrait, and square video formats up to 5 seconds

• AI Videos feature now generates 4 videos simultaneously

Why it matters: The advancements in Kling 1.5 lower the barrier for creating professional-quality videos. This could lead to a proliferation of sophisticated video content on social platforms, potentially reshaping the landscape of digital media creation and consumption.

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QUICK NEWS

Quick news

• Kyutai open sources Moshi AI voice agent, runs locally

• Amazon launches Amelia AI to assist third-party sellers

• Anthropic introduces Contextual Retrieval to improve RAG

TOOLS

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