Runway’s AI video generator trained on thousands of scraped YouTube videos

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1. Runway’s AI video generator trained on thousands of scraped YouTube videos

Runway, an AI startup, has trained its Gen-3 Alpha model on thousands of YouTube videos and pirated films, according to a report from 404 Media. The data includes links to YouTube channels owned by major entertainment companies, creators, and news outlets. The company used proxies to avoid Google blocking the videos.

Runway's Gen-3 Alpha tool can create videos in any style and requires a wide range of content. The dataset also contains links to piracy sites like KissCartoon. It is unclear whether Runway used all the videos in the spreadsheet to train its Gen-3 Alpha model. OpenAI CTO Mira Murati has also been unsure if its text-to-video generator, Sora, trained on YouTube.

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2. Meta's AI assistant is coming to Quest headsets in the US and Canada

Meta's AI-powered assistant, Llama 3.1, will be available on Quest headsets in the US and Canada, replacing the current technology used for Voice Commands. Users can use the assistant for restaurant recommendations, weather forecasts, and tips.

The "Meta AI with Vision" feature allows users to ask the assistant for information while using Passthrough on Quest. Meta AI is now available in 22 countries and in new languages, including French, German, Hindi, Hindi-Romanized Script, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

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3. Pearl raises $58M to help dentists make better diagnoses using AI

Pearl, an AI-powered startup, has raised a $58 million Series B round to help dentists make accurate diagnoses and provide patients with a second opinion. The software uses computer vision to identify dental disease on X-rays, helping patients visualize their problems more clearly.

Pearl claims that dentists who use the software see a 30% boost in patients agreeing to recommended treatments. The company's revenue grew 458% in 2023.

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4. Musk says Tesla to use humanoid robots next year

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the electric car maker will begin producing and using humanoid robots from next year. The robots will be used by Tesla and will be available for sale in 2026.

Tesla reported a 7% drop in profits in Q3, despite price cuts and incentives. Musk's focus on artificial intelligence, autonomous driving, and robots is a response to weakening demand for electric vehicles.

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5. Colin Kaepernick Launches New AI Startup

Colin Kaepernick is launching Lumi Story AI, a product designed to aid creative workers. Kaepernick, who hasn't played in the NFL since 2016, has filed a grievance against the NFL and its 32 owners for collusion.

Lumi is backed by Seven Seven Six, a venture capital firm. The company aims to democratize storytelling and fill skill gaps for creators.

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