Exciting AI Tools and News: 3D Model Generator, AI Hands, Replica Voices, Steam Marketplace, and Mid Journey Updates

TLDRThis video covers a range of fascinating AI tools and news, including a 3D model and scene generator called Fondant, the development of AI hands for image generation, the agreement between Replica Studios and the Screen Actors Guild for AI voice actors, the new policy allowing AI-generated assets on Steam, and exciting updates on consistent characters and styles in Mid Journey.

Key insights

🎨Fondant is a new AI tool that allows users to create 3D models and scenes, making it accessible for those who struggle with 3D software like Blender.

🖐️AI hands have been developed to generate realistic hands in AI-generated images, improving the overall quality and authenticity of the images.

🗣️Replica Studios has reached an agreement with the Screen Actors Guild to use AI-generated voices in video games and interactive media, ensuring fair compensation and protection of voice actors' data.

🎮Steam now allows the use of AI-generated assets in games, marking a significant shift in their previous policy and opening up new creative possibilities for game developers.

🌌Mid Journey, an AI-based tool, is releasing consistent characters and styles, fulfilling the most requested feature and exciting users with its upcoming video and research on scene composition and drawing inputs.

Q&A

What is Fondant and how does it work?

Fondant is an AI tool that enables users to create 3D models and scenes easily. It streamlines the process for people who find complex 3D software like Blender difficult to use.

What are AI hands, and how do they improve image generation?

AI hands are a breakthrough in generating realistic hands in AI-generated images. Previously, hands were often a telltale sign that an image was AI-generated. With AI hands, the quality and authenticity of the images are significantly improved.

What is Replica Studios, and what is their agreement with the Screen Actors Guild?

Replica Studios is an AI voice actor studio for games, film, and animation. They have reached an agreement with the Screen Actors Guild, allowing them to use AI-generated voices in projects while ensuring fair compensation and data protection for voice actors.

What is the new policy on Steam regarding AI-generated assets?

Steam, the largest game marketplace, now allows the use of AI-generated assets in games. Game developers need to disclose the use of AI-generated content, but this policy opens up new creative possibilities for developers.

What updates can we expect from Mid Journey?

Mid Journey is releasing consistent characters and styles, fulfilling the most requested feature. They are also working on scene composition control nets and drawing inputs, highlighting their commitment to improving user experience and expanding creative possibilities.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The video introduces a range of exciting AI tools and news.

01:06Fondant is a new AI tool that simplifies 3D modeling and scene creation.

04:38AI hands have been developed to generate realistic hands in AI-generated images.

05:34Replica Studios has reached an agreement with the Screen Actors Guild for AI voice actors.

06:08Steam now allows the use of AI-generated assets in games.

08:54Mid Journey is releasing consistent characters and styles, with exciting updates on the horizon.