Woah, the AI creativity space just got a massive shake-up, and I stumbled on a video that lays out all the drama. Get this: Midjourney has brought back its free trial! But before you get too excited, the expert in the video points out a huge catch…
🎨 The AI Art Battlefield
It seems like the AI art generators are in an all-out war for users! Here’s the breakdown from this industry pro:
- Midjourney: The free trial is back, but you only get 25 images total. After that, you’ve got to pay up. It’s a great way to finally test the tool if you’ve been on the fence.
- Ideogram 2.0: On the exact same day, Ideogram launched its new 2.0 model, and it’s incredible with text. The creator notes their free plan gives you 40 images per day. That’s a way better deal if you ask me!
In a wild plot twist, the CEO of the popular art app Procreate announced they are ANTI-generative AI and will never add it to their products. It’s a fascinating stand to take right now!
🎬 AI Video Tools Put to the Test
This YouTuber didn’t just report the news: he put the new video tools through their paces so we don’t have to.
First up, Luma Labs’ Dream Machine 1.5. It’s supposed to be better at text, so he prompted it with “a mystical forest… where fog spells out the words magic awaits.” The result? Hilariously, it spelled out “magic wet.” On his second try, it wrote “magic vs.” So, it’s getting there, but maybe not quite ready for complex text!
Then he tested a new tool called Hotshot, which claims to be as good as Sora. The creator actually paid the $100 subscription to test it, and he found that his own results looked nothing like the slick examples on their homepage.
He warns that the best videos seem to be heavily cherry-picked. What a valuable heads-up!
⚙️ Your Favorite Research Tool is Getting an Upgrade (and Ads)
I was thrilled to see this update. The YouTuber shows that Perplexity is rolling out a Code Interpreter, which lets it install libraries and create charts right in the results. It’s becoming an absolute powerhouse.
The catch? It looks like Perplexity is planning to add ads soon. The video wasn’t clear if Pro users will see them, but it’s something to keep an eye on.
🎁 A FREE Pro-Level AI Resource!
Okay, this is an awesome find. The video’s creator shared a completely free bundle from HubSpot called “Five Essential Resources for Using ChatGPT at Work.”
I checked it out, and it’s no joke. It’s packed with incredible stuff like:
- A checklist for adopting AI in the workplace
- A template to make sure ChatGPT follows your brand’s voice
- A massive PDF guide with 100 prompts to supercharge your day
This is a goldmine for anyone using AI professionally. The creator links to it directly in the video description.
🤖 And Finally… An AI Mosquito Laser!
This might be the best discovery of the week. This innovator shared a new AI gadget called the Bzigo Iris. It’s a small device that uses AI vision to detect a mosquito in your room, tracks it until it lands, and then points a safe laser at it so you know exactly where to swat. Unreal!
The creator covers so much more, including new robots and the top 100 Gen AI apps. To see his full tests of the video tools and to grab the link to that amazing HubSpot resource, you’ve got to watch the full video!