The AI landscape is buzzing on the back of technology advancements that are sending chatter to all-time highs: +39% YoY and +14,000% on a 2 year stack!

This week, two major announcements have captivated consumers:

1. Google's Launch of Gemini 1.5: Google has unveiled Gemini 1.5, a leap forward in AI model development. This next-generation model boasts significant advancements in performance and efficiency, thanks to its new Mixture-of-Experts architecture. Notably, Gemini 1.5 introduces an experimental capability for long-context understanding, capable of processing up to 1 million tokens. This feature, the longest context window for any large-scale foundation model to date, opens new doors for AI applications and capabilities. While initially available in a limited preview, Google plans broader rollout and future optimizations.

You can see Gemini overtaking mentions of AI tools from other brands like Microsoft’s Copilot and Adobe’s Firefly.

2. OpenAI's Introduction of Sora: Alongside Google, OpenAI has made waves with the release of Sora, a text-to-video model that stands out for its ability to generate realistic, complex videos. Sora's introduction marks a significant step forward in the AI video generation space, promising detailed scenes and character incorporation that surpass current offerings by competitors like Meta and Google's ongoing projects.

The examples are insane.

These innovations not only showcase the rapid development within the AI field but also highlight the growing consumer interest.

With companies like Microsoft, Adobe, and Google pushing the envelope with AI features, the initial consumer response, especially towards Google's Gemini, has been overwhelmingly positive.

As we track the momentum of these developments, the future of AI appears more vibrant and promising than ever.

Landon talked about this in detail today on the Schwab Network. Check it out here!