Luma AI debuts Dream Machine 1.6 video generator with camera motions

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1. Luma AI debuts Dream Machine 1.6 video generator with camera motions

AI video generators are increasing in realism, but a lack of fine-grained control is a major barrier to their replacement. Luma AI is introducing its latest model, Dream Machine 1.6, which offers 12 different camera motions for users to apply when typing in a text prompt.

The new controls are self-explanatory and come in direct competition to Runway's Gen-2 model, which added motion features like a Multi-Motion Brush. The addition of camera controls shows that AI video continues to advance rapidly, offering users more fine-grained controls and higher-quality visuals.

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2. Amazon hires the founders of AI robotics startup Covariant

Amazon has hired Covariant's founders, Pieter Abbeel, Peter Chen, and Rocky Duan, along with a quarter of the startup's employees. The company is developing AI models for robots, focusing on robotic arms performing common warehouse tasks.

Amazon plans to integrate Covariant's AI technology into its existing robot fleet to enhance performance and create real-world value for customers. The deal is similar to Amazon's hiring of the founders of AI startup Adept, which allowed access to new talent without fully acquiring the startup.

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3. Spotter launches AI tools to help YouTubers brainstorm video ideas, thumbnails and more

Spotter Studio, an AI-powered creative suite, supports YouTubers in the creative process by helping them brainstorm video concepts, generate thumbnail and title ideas, plan projects, organize tasks, and collaborate with their team.

The platform analyzes billions of publicly available YouTube videos to draw inspiration from similar creators. Spotter Studio competes with other AI tools like TubeBuddy and vidIQ but is more tailored to individual preferences.

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4. Microsoft’s Copilot AI features are coming to new Intel and AMD laptops in November

Microsoft's Windows AI features will be available on some AMD and Intel laptops in November. AMD has already launched laptops capable of meeting Microsoft's Copilot Plus PC hardware requirements, but the features have only been available on new Qualcomm-powered devices. Intel is announcing new Intel Core Ultra 200V processors, Lunar Lake, which will start receiving Copilot Plus PC features later this year.

Microsoft plans to bring its Recall AI features to Copilot Plus PCs in October, after being delayed due to security concerns. Some features may be previewed first with the Windows Insider Community before being widely rolled out.

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5. Intel's Core Ultra 200V chips aim for AI PC dominance

Intel's Core Ultra 200V is set to be the most efficient x86 processor ever, offering up to 50% lower on-package power consumption. The chips feature a powerful 48 TOPS neural processing unit for AI work and up to 32GB of built-in memory for faster performance and lower power consumption.

Intel claims the Core Ultra 200V uses 35% less power than the previous generation and achieves 32% faster performance. The chips can run legacy x86 software without issue, and Intel's new Xe2 GPU is 32% faster than before.

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