OpenAI Sora is making waves

Hi everyone,

Sora, by OpenAI, is finally out. If you’ve been lucky enough to create an account before they limited access, you know how ‘odd’ this feeling is.

It’s a transformative moment in creativity - I’m getting the same feeling I had when I used MJ for the first time and saw how realistic it could be.

Let’s get right into it.

PS: I know I don’t usually post on Tuesdays, but there’s just so much happening that I felt like I needed to send it out!

In this issue:

• 🤿Deep Dive: The most awaited video generation tool is finally out

• 🖼️AI Art: Examples of great and trending AI art

• 🤿Deep Dive: Podcasting made easier by ElevenLabs

• 🤝 In Partnership: A chance to invest and grow your income.

• ⚒️Tool Snapshots: Tools for AI, no-code, and productivity

• 📰Top News: News on AI, no-code, and productivity

🤿 DEEP DIVE

OpenAI Launches Controversial AI Video Tool Sora Amid Artist Backlash

Intelligence: OpenAI has officially launched its AI video-generation tool, Sora, which allows users to create high-definition videos from text prompts, amidst criticism from artists regarding the company's treatment of creatives involved in early testing.

• Sora will be available to users in the U.S. and several other countries as of today and is included at no additional cost for existing ChatGPT subscribers.

• Similar to DALL-E, Sora enables users to input scene descriptions or generate videos based on still images, as well as extend videos and create seamless loops.

• OpenAI product lead Rohan Sahai noted the importance of preventing the misuse of Sora while balancing creative freedom for users.

• Before the public release, Sora was tested by a limited group of "red-teamers" focused on identifying biases and misinformation issues.

• Some artists involved in testing Sora have protested the company’s approach, claiming they were misled and exploited for unpaid labor while receiving minimal recognition or financial compensation while OpenAI emphasized that artist participation in testing was voluntary and expressed commitment to supporting the arts through various initiatives.

🖼️ AI ART

Examples of great and trending AI art

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🤿 DEEP DIVE

 Utilizing ElevenReader's AI Tools to Transform Podcasting

Intelligence: ElevenReader has introduced cutting-edge tools that make it simple for anybody to produce AI-generated podcasts, revolutionizing the podcast industry and increasing accessibility for producers everywhere.

• ElevenReader's Projects tool has been adopted by companies like Perplexity to produce the AI-generated “Discover Daily” podcast, showcasing the potential of AI in podcast production.

• Recently, ElevenReader partnered with notable figures like Andrew Huberman and Lex Fridman to dub their celebrated podcasts into Spanish, English, and Hindi, broadening their audience reach.

• The introduction of GenFM on the ElevenReader iOS app allows users to convert any text-based content—such as PDFs and articles—into dynamic audio discussions featuring two AI co-hosts.

• Users can edit transcripts, replace or add speakers, and export their podcasts easily, enhancing creative control over the content.

🤝IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RYSE

$10 Million in Revenue, Explosive Growth—RYSE Is Redefining the Smart Home

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⚒️ TOOL SNAPSHOTS

Futuristic tools within AI, no-code, and productivity

• 📱 Martin - Your personal assistant for calendar, inbox, and tasks. Free to try.

• 📈 Plus AI for PowerPoint - Enhances your presentations seamlessly. Free to try.

• 📊 Jenium - All-in-one solution for tasks, leads, finance & more. Free to try.

• 📝 Pointer - Real-time smart edits in Google Docs effortlessly. Free to try.

• ✍️ Job Description Copilot - Effortlessly create and customize collaborative job descriptions. Free to use.

• 📬 Taurin - Transforming email chaos into seamless connection building. Join the waitlist for a 3-month trial.

• 🎨 No More Copyright - Transform copyrighted images into legal versions instantly. Free to use.

📰 TOP NEWS

News on AI, no-code, automation, and productivity

🧠 Amazon Launches New AI Agent Lab Led by Adept Co-Founder

Amazon is launching the AGI SF Lab in San Francisco, focused on building AI agents capable of executing complex workflows in both digital and physical realms. Led by Adept co-founder David Luan, the lab aims to develop agents that learn from human feedback, adapt, and take actions based on inferred goals. Amazon is building on its broader AGI team and plans to hire experts across multiple fields to support this initiative. The move follows a licensing deal with Adept to integrate AI agent tech into Amazon's broader AI strategy.

📝 Google Introduces 'Help Me Create' in Docs, Powered by Gemini

Google has launched a new feature in Docs called "Help Me Create," using Gemini AI to streamline document creation. Users can generate formatted documents by simply typing prompts or selecting files from Google Drive. The AI tailors content based on context, making document creation faster and more efficient. Ideal for tasks like drafting proposals, reports, or blog posts, this feature integrates seamlessly with Google Docs and Drive. Currently, in early access, it promises to enhance productivity once it becomes widely available.

🦙 Meta’s Llama 3.3 Language Model Outperforms Competitors

Meta has launched the Llama 3.3 language model with 70 billion parameters, outperforming competitors in industry benchmarks. It offers multilingual support and is more cost-efficient than earlier models. Llama 3.3 enhances Meta’s AI integration across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

⚽ Manchester City Fans Create AI-Designed Kit for 2026-2027 Season

Manchester City is partnering with Puma and DeepObjects to let fans design the club's future third kit using AI. Fans can create designs with a text-to-image generator, customizing features like collars and badges. The winning design, selected through fan ratings and expert opinions, will be worn by players during the 2026-2027 season and sold to fans. The contest ends December 20.

🚫 xAI Unveils and Removes Aurora Image Generator in Grok

xAI's Aurora image generator, integrated into Grok on X, quickly impressed with realistic images but was removed hours after launch. It was replaced by Grok + Flux, returning to a previous model for creating images.

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