MiniMax, Luma AI & ChatGPT’s Growth
Azhar Ahmed
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?? MiniMax Brings High-Res, Quick AI Video Generation to Creators
Hailuo AI has just introduced Minimax, a new text-to-video AI tool, and creators are already using it to generate stunning videos.
Early users are impressed by its ability to produce hyper-realistic footage.
What's new:
? Creates 6-second videos at 1280x720 pixels & 25 frames/second
? Generates clips in under two minute from simple text prompts
? Handles complex scenes & movements better than previous models
? Video-02 in development, promising 10-second clips and more
? Company also offers music & text generators, plus a character-like chatbot
Why it matters:
The buzz around Minimax is growing, as it's currently free to use and offers a fast video generation time compared to other tools.
With support from major tech giants like Alibaba and Tencent, Minimax is positioning itself as a serious competitor in the AI video generation space, challenging other leading tools like Runway Gen-3 and Dream Machine.
Whether you're experimenting with action sequences or scenic landscapes, Minimax provides an accessible and efficient way to create AI-generated videos with just a text description.
?? ChatGPT Reaches 200 Million Weekly Users, Doubling its Base in Months
OpenAI's ChatGPT is on fire. In less than a year, it doubled the number of people using it every week.
Now, 200 million users are chatting with this AI bot, making it the most popular one out there.
It's not just regular people using it - big companies are jumping on board too.
By the numbers:
? 200 million weekly active users
? 2X growth since November 2023
? 92% of Fortune 500 companies use OpenAI products
? API usage doubled after GPT-4o Mini release
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The AI race heats up:
ChatGPT's quick rise shows how much people want AI tools for work and fun.
While other tech giants are trying to catch up, OpenAI is way ahead, changing how we might use computers and phones in the future.
With big names like Apple and Nvidia possibly investing soon, ChatGPT could become even bigger, shaking up how we do things at work and home.
?? Luma AI Brings Hollywood Magic to AI Videos with Dream Machine 1.6
Luma AI just leveled up the AI video game with their latest Dream Machine 1.6 update.
This release brings professional-grade camera controls to AI-generated videos, potentially revolutionizing how creators approach digital content production.
What's new:
? 12 professional camera motions (pan, orbit, crane, and more)
? Easy-to-use dropdown menu for selecting camera movements
? 3D animation previews of each camera motion
? Improved fine-tuning for specific camera movement phrases
Why it matters:
Dream Machine 1.6 is bridging the gap between AI-generated and professionally shot videos.
With these new controls, creators can direct AI videos like seasoned filmmakers, opening up new possibilities for content creation.
As AI video tools race to offer more precise controls, Luma AI's update could be a game-changer for marketers, educators, and indie filmmakers looking to produce high-quality videos quickly and affordably.
Early adopters are already praising the tool's capabilities, suggesting it could set a new standard in AI video generation.
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