Hi,

Happy Friday!

I hope you’ve all got some exciting weekend plans or perhaps a bit of well-deserved rest ahead. 🚀

We’re eagerly awaiting the latest updates from Midjourney. Their upcoming release promises to elevate image quality and boost personalization features, delivering even more coherent and customized visual outputs for creators.

In other big news from Unreal Fest 2024, Analog Devices, Inc. made waves by announcing groundbreaking updates for developers. These updates are set to revolutionize the creation and distribution of AI-enabled MetaHuman characters on Unreal Engine 5.

Lastly, Tesla has just revealed its much-anticipated Cybercab at a star-studded event in Los Angeles, heralding a bold new era in autonomous electric vehicles.

Don’t miss out on these exciting trends! Check out our latest workshops at PAACADEMY, where you can engage with thought leaders and dive deeper into these transformative innovations. 🤝

Best regards,
Serra

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