Elon, Bukele, & AI in Film

1/ AI Film Bonanza: Lionsgate Teams Up with Runway

In a bold move to transform Hollywood's creative landscape, Lionsgate has partnered with Runway, an AI video generation powerhouse. Together, they’re developing custom AI models trained on Lionsgate’s expansive library of iconic content. This game-changing collaboration aims to empower filmmakers, offering them AI tools to craft their own content. Hollywood’s next blockbuster? It might just be co-created by AI. The future of film is evolving.

2/ Musk Meets Bukele: A Visionary Exchange on AI, Politics, & Robotics

In a meeting of minds, Elon Musk sat down with President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador to discuss the intersection of AI, politics, and the future of humanity. Musk shared, “Just had an excellent conversation with President Nayib Bukele. We talked a lot about the nature of reality, future of humanity, and how technology like AI and robotics will affect the world.” In classic Musk style, the encounter also included a quirky gift exchange—Bukele offered Salvadoran coffee, and Musk returned the favor with a can of Coca-Cola.

Bukele’s vision? He’s determined to transform El Salvador into a cutting-edge hub for Bitcoin and AI—a "technical oasis" that stands in contrast to traditional institutions. Looks like El Salvador’s next revolution could be powered by both blockchain and robots!

3/ o1- a Math Marvel

In an impressive demonstration, a Waterloo CS Professor put AI model o1 through its paces with time tables, and the results were astonishing. While the 4o model struggles beyond the basics of 4x4, o1 flexes its numerical prowess, breezing through up to 9x9 with pinpoint accuracy. Looks like we’ve got a new math champion in town, and it's o1.

4/Google is now creating cities with AI:

Google is literally shaping the cities of tomorrow with AI! Their latest release, the Open Buildings 2.5D Dataset, includes vital data on building structures, heights, and distances. Trained using satellite imagery, this AI model is a crucial tool for urban planning, crisis management, and future city development. AI won’t just be part of the future—it’s building it. Why not use AI to design the future, right?