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Meta's back in the AI game, and they're not messing around!
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What’s New:
- SAM 2 expands from just image segmentation to full-on video, even handling fast movements and hidden objects like a pro.
- It lets you cut out any object in a video with just a few clicks, and there's a free demo you can check out.
- Meta is open-sourcing the model and dropping a massive database of 50,000 annotated videos used for training.
Why You Should Care: SAM 2 could make complex video editing tasks like removing or replacing objects as simple as clicking a button. Paired with last week’s Llama 3.1 release, this shows Meta’s serious about rolling out big, open AI breakthroughs.
Zuck and Huang on AI's Future
Quick Take: At SIGGRAPH 2024, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and NVIDIA's Jensen Huang teamed up to share their vision for an AI-powered future.
Key Points:
- Both leaders pushed the importance of open-source AI, with Zuck calling Llama 3.1's release an "inflection point."
- Zuckerberg hinted at social media's evolution, from just recommending content to AI creating personalized content in real-time.
- Huang talked about moving from turn-based AI interactions to more fluid, multi-option experiences.
- They also touched on AI’s potential to revolutionize education, entertainment, and work with smart glasses.
Why You Should Care: The focus on open-source and personalized AI suggests a big shift in how AI might weave into daily life and business. With Meta and NVIDIA's combined clout, their vision could play a major role in shaping AI's future across various industries.