The AI Film Soloist #01_25

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Control camera from the AI video generator Hailuo Minimax.

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Image and video generation technologies

AI Art Technology and Tools

• Pika 2.1 is the new video generation model from Pika Labs. Create 1080p videos with pretty good prompt adherence.

• Hailuo T2V-01-Director Model: Control Your Camera Like a Pro 

• HeyGen Launches Motion Control Feature for Dynamic AI Video Avatars

• AI Just Unlocked a NEW WAY to Colour Grade (video)

• Facepoke: Use AI To Control Anyone's Face (video)

Market trends and Industry Impact

• U.S. Copyright Office says AI generated content can be copyrighted — if a human contributes to or edits it

• Paul McCartney tries to protect artists from AI

• Perplexity AI wants to merge with TikTok in the US, potentially blending AI reasoning with viral content.

Latest in AI so you’re in the loop

Tech Companies, Product Launches & Innovations, and LLM stuff

• The US-China Tech Race. How China’s new AI model DeepSeek is threatening U.S. dominance. See how its efficiency Sinks Nasdaq Futures Over 200 Points as Tech Sector Reels.

• Haptikos gives XR a tactile edge, turning immersive environments into ones you can actually touch.

• AI can now replicate itself — a milestone that has experts terrified

• Scammers Are Creating Fake News Videos to Blackmail Victims

My mini survAIval insight of the week: What is an AI Film Soloist?

In this transformative era of technological revolution, we stand at the precipice of unprecedented change in how we work and create.

Traditional industries are being reshaped while entirely new professional pathways emerge before our eyes.

AI isn't just changing existing jobs—it's opening doors to roles we once could only imagine.

I dared to create one myself. 

Introducing the AI Film Soloist:

1- A creator who uses AI as their complete creative studio and team. More similar to a comfortable orchestra conductor than a stressed director/producer fighting against the odds and egos to create their dream project.

2- A creative professional who leverages AI tools to independently produce, manage, and distribute their art, eliminating the need for traditional collaborators or intermediaries.

The AI Soloist is based on the idea of the Renaissance man.

Knowledgeable about different fields of study and industries, with a wholesome understanding of the future.

This way, they can stay connected, thrive, and not feel left behind in the most important moment for humanity.

Want to join the club?