They Called Us Liars! Topaz Labs' CEO Eric Yang on AI's next big act.

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In this episode, we dive into the transformative world of artificial intelligence (AI) in the creative sector with Eric Yang, the CEO of Topaz Labs. They discuss AI's profound influence on creativity, the evolution of Topaz Labs, and their pioneering AI-driven tools like Gigapixel AI for image enhancement. Despite being called "liars" back when all of this started.

Eric shares insights on the future of AI in creative industries, ethical implications of AI-generated content, and the potential for AI to revolutionize both photography and video production. Tune in to explore the intersections of technology, storytelling, and the future of visual content.

00:00:00 Introduction and Host's Thoughts on AI
00:00:34 Guest Introduction: Eric Yang from Topaz Labs
00:01:34 The Origin Story of Topaz Labs
00:02:32 Topaz Labs' AI Innovations
00:03:16 The Magic of Gigapixel AI
00:06:03 Generative AI and Its Implications
00:08:48 The Future of AI in Content Creation
00:21:46 The Role of Real Stories in an AI-Driven World
00:23:46 Ethics and Trust in AI-Generated Content
00:33:34 Mobile Photography and AI Enhancements
00:34:51 Ethics of Photo Manipulation
00:35:51 The Blurry Line of Image Editing
00:39:05 The Future of Photography
00:40:26 Professional vs. Smartphone Photography
00:46:11 Topaz Labs Software Overview
00:46:42 API Access and Automation
00:49:25 Video Enhancement Challenges
00:56:01 Future of AI in Video
00:58:20 Pricing and Trials
01:00:35 Exciting AI Developments Ahead
01:01:49 Final Thoughts and Farewell




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