Pika 2.2 Delivers Ultra Realistic Videos

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Pika 2.2 brings high-resolution Pikaframes for ultra-realistic videos; DeepSeek predicts staggering profit margins when conditions align.

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Pika Labs

Pika 2.2 Unleashes Pikaframes for Videos With 1080p Resolution and Lifelike Humans

Pika Labs has announced the release of Pika 2.2, sparking excitement in the tech community with significant improvements to its AI video generation technology, expanding creative possibilities for users.

Details:

• New version offers up to 10-second video duration with enhanced 1080p resolution for clearer, more detailed output

• "Pikaframes" introduces smoother, more creative keyframe transitions within the 1-10 second range

• Cinematic ratio support delivers high-quality output with excellent prompt adherence, ideal for both casual and professional users

Twitter community has responded enthusiastically to the release, with many users sharing the update and encouraging others to experience this "mind-blowing" tech.

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DeepSeek Projects Massive 545% Profit Margins Under Ideal Conditions

DeepSeek has raised eyebrows with its recent claim of achieving a staggering 545% "cost profit margin" from its AI models—though the company admits this figure is based on "theoretical income" rather than actual revenue.

Details:

• DeepSeek calculated fully monetizing its V3 and R1 models at R1 pricing would generate $562,027 in daily revenue versus $87,072 in GPU leasing costs but real revenue is lower due to discounts and f-r-e-e services

• The announcement highlights DeepSeek's technical efficiency, including "higher throughput and lower latency," shared in a GitHub post

• DeepSeek's app briefly topped Apple's App Store but has since dropped to sixth in the productivity category, behind ChatGPT, Grok, and Google Gemini

These projections arise amid AI economics debates and Wall Street concerns. DeepSeek's numbers suggest future profits but don't reflect its current finances.

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Top AI & Tech News

• Sergey Brin, Google co-founder, stressed the need to return to offices to boost productivity and gain an edge in the AGI race

• Flashes, a photo-sharing app, debuted on the App Store with 30,000 first-day downloads, leveraging the Bluesky AT Protocol

• Mozilla clarified that its updated Terms of Use, criticized for broad language on data use, do not alter data practices but formalize user relationships

• Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy A56, offering larger screens and improved AI-powered image editing

• Teleperformance, largest call center operator, is utilizing AI to "neutralize" the accents of Indian workers in real-time during customer support calls

• Google's Gemini offers "Saved Info" (Memory), enabling f-r-e-e users to store personal preferences and life details for better AI interactions

Interesting Uses of AI

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a cat Abstract design using circular dots arranged in a dynamic yet minimalistic composition, geometric style, monochromatic color scheme, clean lines, suitable for 5x5cm canvas, high contrast, sharp edges, modern aesthetic --v 6.1

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