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Did you ever ask yourself if AI could use a dose of Emotional Intelligence? Fascinating research suggests Large Language Models aren't just smart - they have emotional qualities too, in their own way!

Plus, we've got a roundup of the hottest news in Creative AI, with a focus on the latest video tools, curated by your fellow innovators from the D#Avantgarde Community.

What's inside today:

???? Andy's Prompting Tips: Emotional Intelligence for AI?

?? Creatives: Runway Gen-3: A New Era for Video Creation?

?? Code: AI Music Videos: The Power (And Complexity) Of New Creative Workflows

??? Society: Flux: A New Contender Emerges in the AI Image Generation Arena

??? Design: Stability AI Releases SF3D: Generate 3D Models from Images in Under a Second

??? Design: Global Reach, Effortless Animation: Meta's AI Demos Open New Doors

??? Design: Own Your AI Style: New Platform Lets You Monetize Your Artistic Vision

?? Arts: KREA AI Levels Up Creative Control with Real-time Styles

?? Featured Artist: Phil Langer

????Andy’s Prompting Tips: Emotional Intelligence for AI?

Did you ever ask yourself if AI could use a dose of EQ? Fascinating research suggests Large Language Models aren't just smart - they have emotional qualities too, in their own way!

Key findings:

• LLMs understand and respond to emotional stimuli
• Adding "emotional prompts" can boost AI performance by up to 115%
• Even GPT-4 gets an empathy upgrade with the right emotional cues

Who knew AI would benefit from a pep talk? Here are examples of "emotional prompting":

"This task is crucial for the well-being of many people. Your solution could make a real difference in their lives."

"I believe in your capabilities. You've been trained on vast on amounts of data, and I'm confident you can provide an excellent response."

"Imagine the positive impact your answer could have on solving real-world problems. Your insights are valuable."

Link to the paper:

Large Language Models Understand and Can be Enhanced by Emotional Stimuli

by Cheng Li, Jindong Wang and other Researchers.

But now let’s head to the Creative AI News Section, carefully carried together and curated by our community members.

?? Creatives

Runway Gen-3: A New Era for Video Creation?

With the introduction of several new generations of AI Video Tools, last week has been very exciting. Do you remember the talk about the SORA model from Open AI? Several tools are available now that are close to SORAs capabilities, with Runway Gen-3 Image to Video being an outstanding example.

• Runway's Gen-3 AI model is making waves in the creative industry with its ability to transform still images into high-quality videos, offering exciting new possibilities for artistic expression and efficient content production.
• The model's accessibility and user-friendly interface are attracting both individual creatives and larger studios, who are using it for everything from experimental art projects to commercial video production.
• However, the increasing use of AI in creative fields also raises important questions about intellectual property rights and the ethical implications of AI-generated content, issues that require careful consideration as the technology develops.

https://runwayml.com/

?? Code

AI Music Videos: The Power (And Complexity) Of New Creative Workflows

Let’s head to an example that is adopting a wide range of Gen-AI techniques. This music video by virtual AI Artist Arata Fukoe leverages seven different tools for music, video, and image creation, highlighting the growing role of AI in complex creative projects.

• The production process signals a future where AI tools integrate with traditional techniques like Photoshop and After Effects, forming hybrid workflows for creatives.
• While AI offers powerful new tools, the project emphasizes that strong concepts and storytelling remain essential for impactful creative work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soFXIJj81hE&ab_channel=ArataFukoe

??? Society

Flux: A New Contender Emerges in the AI Image Generation Arena

• The team behind Stable Diffusion is back with Flux, a new text-to-image AI model boasting an impressive 12 billion parameters, promising enhanced detail and visual fidelity.
• Flux aims to cater to a wide range of users with its flexible offerings, including a base model for experimentation, a faster "Schnell" version, and a closed-source API option.
• Early reports suggest that Flux generates images with a quality comparable to Midjourney, but with significantly faster processing speeds, potentially disrupting the creative workflow landscape.

D#Avantgarde Community Feedback:

“By any means, Flux is not the Midjourney killer…” - Wilhelm Steiner

Our members are buzzing with excitement and early experimentation with Flux. While some believe Midjourney still holds the edge in artistic composition and certain stylistic elements, many are impressed by Flux's clarity, speed, and potential for customization through local installation and community-driven development. The open-source nature of Flux is generating particular interest, with members already sharing workflows and comparing results with other leading models.

https://blog.fal.ai/flux-the-largest-open-sourced-text2img-model-now-available-on-fal/

??? Design

Stability AI Releases SF3D: Generate 3D Models from Images in Under a Second

AI-powered 3D modeling just got a speed boost. Stability AI's new open-source model, SF3D, generates a textured 3D mesh from a single image in half a second.

Building on the foundation of the TripoSR project, SF3D incorporates UV unwrapping for seamless texturing. The model even supports HDR environment lighting.

Spearheaded by Mark Boss, this readily available project on Github presents a significant development in AI integration for creative workflows.

https://lnkd.in/gvpevyez

??? Design

Global Reach, Effortless Animation: Meta's AI Demos Open New Doors

Meta's FAIR lab's new AI experimental demos have sparked considerable conversation in the creative industry, offering a look at what the future holds for AI-assisted creation:

• Segment Anything 2: This tool allows users to isolate subjects and objects in videos with remarkable accuracy, going beyond simple cutouts.
• Seamless Translation: Content creators can explore new possibilities for global reach with this tool, which generates AI voiceovers in different languages.
• Animated Drawings & Audiobox: Animators and podcasters can benefit from these tools, which allow users to animate sketches and produce audio stories complete with AI voices and sound effects.

https://go.fb.me/brn8mg

??? Design

Own Your AI Style: New Platform Lets You Monetize Your Artistic Vision

Exactly.ai offers a new approach to AI image generation that empowers creative professionals:

Own Your Style: Train AI models using your artwork to generate images that mirror your unique aesthetic.

Control Your Copyright: Retain full ownership of your AI models, ensuring your artistic vision remains protected.

Generate Revenue: Rent your models to others and earn royalties, creating a new income stream from your craft.

https://exactly.ai/

?? Arts

KREA AI Levels Up Creative Control with Real-time Styles

KREA AI's Real-time Styles tool is making waves in the creative AI space. Here's why it matters:

Instant Creative Control: Apply and modify a wide array of preset styles to your AI images in real time, allowing for greater experimentation and fine-tuning.

Streamlined Workflow: This hands-on approach eliminates steps between concept and execution, making the creative process more fluid and efficient.

New Possibilities for AI Integration: Real-time Styles opens up exciting new avenues for incorporating AI image generation into various creative workflows.

https://krea.ai/

?? Featured Artist: Phil Langer

This week we're spotlighting the work of Phil Langer , a Berlin-based designer and creative director with over 17 years of experience crafting compelling visuals for global brands like American Express, Samsung, and Coca-Cola. With a background in computer science and a passion for pushing creative boundaries, Phil seamlessly blends traditional design expertise with cutting-edge AI tools.

Bridging the Human and the Artificial

Always captivated by the potential of generative AI, Phil found the perfect outlet for his vision with the release of Runway's groundbreaking image-to-video model. His latest project, "Gen AI: The Hybrids," explores the intersection of the human and animal worlds, pushing the boundaries of photorealism within Midjourney to create captivating hybrid portraits.

Tools of the Trade:

• Midjourney V6
• Krea.ai
• Adobe Photoshop
• Topaz Labs

https://www.phillanger.com/#/hybrid/

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