5x5: August’s Best of Tech Roundup
Welcome to 5x5, Toaster’s monthly round up of the raddest, most inspiring tech wonders from around the web in just five tabs and five minutes.
While the world's tech giants go head to head in the AI race, Toaster’s tech director David Plunkett looks at the five biggest updates shaking up the world of tech this past month.
SearchGPT: A Paradigm Shift in AI-Powered Search
OpenAI's groundbreaking SearchGPT offers a transformative approach to search, leveraging advanced AI models to deliver more accurate, relevant, and informative results. Unlike traditional search engines that rely primarily on keyword matching, SearchGPT can understand the underlying context of queries, providing comprehensive answers and summarizing key points from multiple sources. SearchGPT also partners with publishers to ensure quality and transparency, offering options for content visibility. We're excited to see how OpenAI plans to incorporate features into ChatGPT in the future.
Unmasking the dark side of Gen AI
A collaborative report by Google Deepmind, Jigsaw, and Google.org has shed light on the potential dangers of generative AI, revealing how these powerful tools can be exploited for malicious purposes. The report provides a detailed analysis of various misuse cases, including the creation of deepfakes, the spread of disinformation, and the development of harmful content. By understanding these threats, researchers and policymakers can work together to develop effective countermeasures and ensure the responsible use of generative AI. A big step in the right direction, we think.
Gemini 1.5 Flash: A quantum leap in AI performance
Google's Gemini language model has taken a significant step forward with the introduction of Gemini 1.5 Flash. This new version boasts a substantial improvement in speed, accuracy, and versatility, making it a valuable tool for a wide range of applications. From generating creative text content to providing informative summaries, Gemini 1.5 Flash can handle complex tasks with ease and efficiency.
A big breakthrough in AI-generated 3D content
Meta's 3D Gen research has revolutionized the field of AI-generated content by enabling the creation of high-quality 3D models from simple text descriptions. This breakthrough technology has the potential to transform industries such as gaming, architecture, and product design. With 3D Gen, designers can quickly and easily visualize their ideas, iterate on different concepts, and bring their creations to life with unprecedented speed and efficiency.
Bean Battle Royale: RunwayML vs. Kling AI
In a playful experiment to test the capabilities of AI art generators, we pitted RunwayML against Kling AI in a creative showdown. Using the prompts "A load of beans dancing around a toaster" and "A load of beans with arms, legs, and hats on dancing around a toaster," we challenged these powerful AI tools to visualize our EMEA team's beloved nickname, "Beans on Toast." See the results here.
RunwayML, renowned for its versatility and ease of use, showcased its ability to generate imaginative and visually appealing images. Kling AI, known for its advanced features and high-quality output, demonstrated its prowess in creating detailed and intricate artwork.
The results were both surprising and delightful. Both AI models produced unique and captivating interpretations of the "Beans on Toast" concept, showcasing their distinct artistic styles and capabilities. Which one do you like more?
