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AI demos: Figma’s FigJam, AI drawing, dancing avatars, and more! | E1857

This Week in Startups

Mon Dec 04 2023



AI Demos:

  • Sunny Madra and Jason discuss Figma's new product, FigJam, which generates images for real-time drawing.
  • FigJam allows users to create workflows for planning events and conferences, providing prompts and interactive elements for brainstorming and organizing.
  • The AI in FigJam responds to user input, adding sections and details based on the user's requests.
  • They explore the potential of participatory AI, envisioning an AI that actively participates in conversations and collaborations by generating content in real time.

Copyright Issues and Fair Use:

  • The conversation delves into the scale of theft concerning intellectual property (IP) and copyright infringement.
  • Jason uses examples like creating a permanent installation or commercializing an event based on copyrighted themes to illustrate the impact of scale on IP infringement.
  • They debate whether using language models to generate derivative works from protected IPs constitutes fair use or exploitation.
  • The discussion extends to the concept of participatory AI creating derivative works at scale, raising questions about licensing, ownership, and commercial usage.

Implications of Using Language Models:

  • They examine how language models like DALL·E respond differently when prompted with protected IPs such as Darth Vader compared to non-commercial concepts like Jedi Bulldogs.
  • The conversation touches upon fan fiction creation within established franchises like Star Wars and Twilight, highlighting nuances in permissible usage under fair use doctrines.

Figma FigJam:

  • Figma's FigJam is a whiteboarding software designed to generate images from real-time drawing.
  • It is seen as a tool that encourages non-designers to use Figma and can be beneficial for remote teams.
  • The potential of integrating it into project management software is recognized.

AI Image Generation and Copyright Issues:

  • Discussion about the implications of AI-generated images and how companies navigate copyright issues.
  • Recognition of the potential for remote employees to utilize AI tools to make it appear like they are doing substantial work in less time.

Real-Time Latent Consistency Model:

  • A demonstration of a real-time latent consistency model that allows users to interactively manipulate images, demonstrating its creative potential.
  • Expressing the need for multi-modal input and more participatory AI in image manipulation models.

AI-Powered Avatar Creation:

  • An exploration of an AI model that animates individuals based on given dance prompts, potentially serving as an alternative to spending time creating TikTok dances.

AI in Creative Work:

  • AI enables democratization of creativity, allowing everyone to produce high-quality content with minimal effort.
  • Traditional creatives may face challenges as the cost and time required for their services decrease due to AI advancements.

AI in Physical Activities:

  • AI can teach dance moves by showing individuals their movements compared to perfection, aiding in self-improvement.
  • It has potential applications in fitness, guiding users on proper form and visualizing progress over time.

Impact of AI Advancements:

  • Rapid changes are occurring due to remarkable AI demonstrations, indicating the evolving landscape of technology and its widespread implications.
  • Companies can leverage advanced AI capabilities to solve large-scale problems for major corporations like Walmart, Target, Disney, or Fortune 500/S&P 500 companies.

Investment Insights:

  • Congratulatory remarks are made towards Uber's team and investors for significant stock value increases during a conversation about personal investments.