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Grok, Sora, & Censorship Resistance
1/ xAI releases new Image generation model called Aurora
xAI has done it again! Meet Aurora, their latest and most powerful image generation model yet, rivaling the very best in the field. What's truly impressive is their pace—this dropped at 2 AM on a Saturday, showcasing their relentless drive to push the boundaries of AI.
Although, Elon has said everyone can just call it Grok- (its cleaner that way)!
Note: we are deleting the name of the internal @xai image generation system (Aurora).
Just think of Grok as doing anything.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk)
5:22 PM • Dec 9, 2024
2/ Sora is going Live
OpenAI has officially launched Sora, and the buzz is real. With photorealistic quality that's downright jaw-dropping, the results are nothing short of extraordinary.
It's time to disclose it now.
I was one of the luckiest people to be a part of the Sora Alpha group. I would like to thank the entire OpenAI and Sora team for giving me this amazing opportunity. I am so emotional right now.
Long Live Sam Altman.
Long Live Sora.
@OpenAI#sora— Taher Dhanerawala (AI runs in my blood) (@taherdhanera)
6:18 PM • Dec 9, 2024
It's easy to imagine Sora—and models like it—becoming staples in the global movie-making workflow. The future of cinematic storytelling just leveled up.
3/ Google Willow- a leap in quantum
Google’s new Willow chip marks a monumental breakthrough in quantum computing. With exponential increases in computational power, this signals an accelerating age of innovation and possibilities.
The quantum revolution isn’t coming—it’s already here.
4/ Elon: Truthful AI is critical
Elon has sounded the alarm: AI centralization could pose major risks, including the spread of censorship through a few dominant companies.
Decentralized, truthful AI is more than a solution—it’s a shield against misuse and overreach. This is why censorship-resistant systems and open frameworks are crucial for building a trustworthy AI future.
“In training AI, we need to make sure it’s as truthful as possible and it stays very curious.”
Elon Musk
— Tesla Owners Silicon Valley (@teslaownersSV)
10:48 AM • Dec 11, 2024
The stakes couldn’t be higher, & decentralization might just be the greatest force in the war against censorship.