Introducing Gen-3 Alpha: The New Competitor to OpenAI’s Sora

MetaversePlanet June 20, 2024Last Updated: June 20, 2024

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Runway ML has announced an artificial intelligence tool called Gen-3 Alpha, which will rival OpenAI’s AI tool Sora, designed to generate video from text but has yet to be released.

The U.S.-based startup previously announced its video-to-text creation tool Gen-1 in February 2023 and Gen-2 in June 2023. Runway ML’s new AI tool, Gen-3 Alpha, appears to be a formidable competitor to Luma AI’s Dream Machine and OpenAI’s Sora. Judging by the initial examples shared, Gen-3 Alpha can create very realistic images.

According to Runway ML, Gen-3 Alpha will be capable of “representing and simulating a variety of situations and interactions encountered in the real world.” The release date for the AI tool, which can produce videos up to 10 seconds in length, is not yet clear. However, based on the information shared, high-precision video content can be created, including detailed camera movements and characters displaying different emotions.

Gen-3 Alpha promises to create ultra-realistic human faces

Gen-3 Alpha is the result of collaborative training models to create video from images, video from text, and images from text. This artificial intelligence tool provides the user with the control of a film director, allowing for the creation of much more detailed and precise camera movements and video streams.

Gen-3 Alpha offers users significantly more control over the timeline compared to previous generations. It also enables the creation of characters with detailed gestures, facial expressions, and emotions, facilitating a more detailed story flow. Additionally, it features a new and improved internal image moderation system, along with security features such as C2PA accuracy standards.

According to Runway ML, Gen-3 Alpha is the product of a collaborative effort among researchers, engineers, and artists. This collaboration has resulted in a stable AI tool that excels both cinematically and technically. However, it is important to note that there is no release date for Gen-3 Alpha yet. You can watch the sample videos shared by Runway ML below.