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🌵 NVIDIA’s Edify AI Transforms 3D World-Building with Real-Time AI Magic

At SIGGRAPH’s Real-Time Live event, NVIDIA researchers showcased the transformative capabilities of NVIDIA Edify-powered models and the NVIDIA Omniverse platform. This live demo highlighted how generative AI accelerates 3D world-building, enabling artists to create detailed landscapes in minutes.

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• Built a detailed 3D desert landscape in just five minutes.

• AI assists artists, drastically reducing ideation and asset creation time.

• Edify 3D generates ready-to-edit 3D meshes, while Edify 360 HDRi creates high-dynamic range images for backgrounds and lighting.

• Creations are structured with USD for immediate use in NVIDIA Omniverse USD Composer.

• Shutterstock and Getty Images enhance their generative AI tools using NVIDIA Edify.

NVIDIA Edify uses multimodal AI to generate 3D assets and environments from text or image prompts. In the demo, an AI agent produced dozens of 3D objects and backgrounds, adapting to changes in creative direction. These assets were rendered as photorealistic images in NVIDIA Omniverse USD Composer, enabling further modification and refinement.

✨ Meet "Friend": The AI-Powered Wearable for Combatting Loneliness

Hollywood has long adored AI companions, yet real-world buyers remain elusive. Avi Schiffmann, known for his COVID-19 tracker, is set to change that with "Friend," a necklace-based AI device designed to tackle loneliness and offer companionship.

Key Points:

• "Friend" is an AI-powered gadget worn as a pendant, responding to users via text.

• No audio or transcripts are stored beyond the context window, and data is end-to-end encrypted.

• Users can choose human-like names for their AI, enhancing personalized interaction.

• Available for $99, making it more affordable than competitors like the Rabbit R1 and AI Pin.

• Initially works with iOS devices, with potential Android support based on demand.

"Friend" functions as a continuous listening AI device when connected via Bluetooth. It engages in conversations, provides encouragement, and even offers entertainment suggestions. The device's memories can be easily deleted, ensuring user privacy and control.

🤖 Meta's AI Studio Empowers Creators with Personalized Chatbots

Meta rolled out its AI Studio to all creators in the U.S., allowing them to build personalized AI-powered chatbots. This innovative tool, which was initially tested with select creators, enables users to create chatbots for various purposes, enhancing engagement and productivity across Meta's platforms.

Key Points:

• AI Studio is now accessible to all U.S. creators.

• Chatbots can be used for caption creation, post formatting, and meme generation.

• Works seamlessly across Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and the web.

• Creators can build chatbot versions of themselves to interact with fans.

• Creators can set topics, manage replies, and control interactions.

Creators can use their own prompts or suggested templates to build chatbots. These bots can be tailored for personal use or shared publicly. Meta's AI Studio supports various functions like answering common questions, sharing links, and more. The platform aims to help creators achieve business objectives and enhance community outreach.

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2. Instant App Creation: Users input a text prompt, and Cobuilder generates a matching app. For example, a Netflix visual effects manager could request an app to streamline scheduling and file management for a release.

3. User-Friendly Interface: The output often resembles a dashboard or interactive table, displaying relevant variables (e.g., orders, due dates, customs waits) in an easy-to-use interface.

4. No-Code Required: Cobuilder democratizes app development by empowering non-technical users to create apps without coding expertise.

Research

Neura Unveils 4NE-1 Humanoid Robot Powered by NVIDIA Tech

German robotics manufacturer Neura has released a promotional video showcasing its humanoid robot, 4NE-1, performing tasks like ironing and moving boxes, highlighting the capabilities of Nvidia's advanced humanoid development tools.

Neura, among 13 firms granted early access to Nvidia’s robotics tech, aims to accelerate the evolution of humanoid robots with the combined power of Neura’s cognitive robotics solutions and Nvidia's simulation platforms. This marks a significant step in humanoid robotics, promising rapid advancements and broader accessibility for developers worldwide.

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