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The AI startup Runway hones in on perfecting video generation as it releases a new AI facial expression motion capture feature. The company introduced ‘Act-One’ on Tuesday (October 22) describing it as being “a new state-of-the-art tool for generating expressive character performances inside Gen-3 Alpha.” Runway is an AI startup which has headquarters in New York.

Google has rolled out a series of new security features for its Messages app that use on-device AI to fend off spam, dubious links, and other unwanted content. It’s also adding a content warning to blur images that might contain nudity as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month. In February, Google already introduced Gemini into Messages and AI text summaries for when driving. Google Messages adds Sensitive Content Warning The Sensitive Content Warning feature is optional.

A lot has happened in 15 years. Most of it is instantly forgettable but with the backdrop to the carnage of humanity, there has remained the constant. Caves of Qud still needed to be finished. If games such as Dwarf Fortress, Warsim, and Caves of Qud must be described as graphically lo-fi, this design choice continues to enable the gameplay of all three to very much be up there with the best RPGs of all time.

The software company Canva is continuing its pursuit of AI-powered additions as it launches ‘Dream Lab,’ a new text-to-image generator. The feature was officially announced on Tuesday (October 22) through a company news update, with it launching for users on the same day. “Meet Dream Lab, our new image generator designed to transform text prompts into stunning visuals,” writes Canva’s co-founder and CEO Melanie Perkins in the release. The AI generator will be powered by Leanorado AI’s Phoenix model.

SAG-AFTRA has announced that it has negotiated over 120 video games to new union contracts with AI protections, following a statement signed by thousands warning artificial intelligence companies against the unlicensed use of their work. In September, ReadWrite reported that California Gavin Newsom signed into law two bills that sought to protect actors and performers against unauthorized AI.

The current bull market has sparked renewed interest in AI-powered cryptocurrencies, with savvy investors eyeing projects poised for explosive growth. Two AI coins, in particular, have emerged as strong contenders in this market, showing impressive potential. Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (FET) Fetch.ai is currently a top choice in the AI and cryptocurrency space, recognized for its strong reputation.