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🚀 Meet MMAudio: Sony AI’s groundbreaking research in video-to-audio synthesis! Developed by a talented team of researchers—Ho Kei Cheng (University of Illinois), Masato Ishii, Akio Hayakawa, Takashi Shibuya, Alexander Schwing, and Yuki Mitsufuji—this novel model combines text, video, and audio to produce synchronized, high-quality audio with remarkable precision. 💡 What makes MMAudio special? • Multimodal joint training for superior integration of text, video, and audio datasets. • Frame-level synchronization ensures perfect alignment between video frames and audio timing. • Compact design and open-source code encourage community innovation and adoption. 🎉 The research has been accepted at CVPR 2025 and is already gaining significant traction, with developers excited about its potential to redefine multimedia content creation. 🔗 Read the full story and explore the research: https://bit.ly/4bTkFj3 #AIResearch #MMAudio #Innovation #SonyAI #CVPR

🤝🎨 Can Humans & AI Collaborate to Extend Creativity? On March 12, 2025, Sony AI’s Michael Spranger will join a fireside chat with Dawn Chmielewski from Reuters at SXSW to explore the delicate partnership between creativity and technology. The emergence of AI is an inflection point for exploring the role research and technology can play in supporting new creative possibilities without infringing on what has come before. 📅 Save the date: March 12, 10:00–11:00 AM CT 📍 Location: Austin Convention Center, Room 9ABC Visit for more information: https://bit.ly/4bMkp55 #SXSW #AIforCreativity #SonyAI #AIforCreators

The rapid evolution of AI demands thoughtful, multidisciplinary perspectives to address emerging challenges and opportunities. The AAAI 2025 Presidential Panel on the Future of AI Research convened leading experts to explore the trajectory of AI across reasoning, ethics, sustainability, hardware, and more. Dr. Hiroaki Kitano, President of Sony Research, and Dr. Peter Stone, Sony AI Chief Scientist were among the 24 distinguished contributors to this landmark report, offering insights into the evolving role of AI in scientific discovery and the interplay between AI architecture, reasoning, and trustworthiness. The report underscores key research directions, including: • AI Reasoning & Agents: Developing verifiable reasoning capabilities to support high-stakes decision-making. • AI Trust & Factuality: Implementing safeguards to ensure AI-generated outputs remain accurate and reliable. • Embodied AI & Cognitive Science: Advancing the intersection of AI and neuroscience to foster the next wave of intelligent systems. Beyond technical advancements, the report highlights the geopolitical landscape shaping AI research and the importance of international collaboration in responsible AI innovation. Hiroaki Kitano and Peter Stone’s contributions reinforce Sony's commitment to pushing the limits of AI for scientific discovery while ensuring its applications are trustworthy and ethically aligned. As AI continues to shape our world, fostering cross-sector discussions is crucial. We invite researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore the findings and join the conversation about AI’s future. 📖 Read the full AAAI 2025 report here: https://bit.ly/4hpCqHA #AIResearch #AAAI2025 #SonyAI #FutureofAI #AIEthics

🎨🤖 Pushing Creativity to New Bounds How can robotic technology inspire entirely new forms of creativity? On March 10, 2025, join Peter Stone, Chief Scientist at Sony AI and Cynthia Breazeal, Professor of Media Arts and Sciences at MIT as they explore how advanced robotics can elevate disciplines. Held at the Hilton Austin Downtown, Salon K, this panel will also discuss the importance of responsible development and meaningful creator collaboration. Discover how innovations in robotics are setting the stage for creators of the future. Will you be there to witness this exciting intersection of art and technology? 📅 Save the date: March 10, 4:00–5:00 PM CT 📍 Location: Hilton Austin Downtown, Salon K Visit: https://bit.ly/4i8jGNT #SXSW #AIInnovation #Robotics #SonyAI

February at Sony AI was a month of innovation, collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence. From presenting at AAAI 2025 to impressive commendations for our team, to preparing for SXSW, we’re continuing to shape the future of AI. 🔹 AAAI 2025 – Showcasing AI-driven translation & emotional voice synthesis for more natural and culturally aware AI applications. 🔹 GT Sophy at GTWS Race Together Exhibition – Optimizing racing strategies with AI-driven reinforcement learning. 🔹 SXSW 2025 – Join us in March for expert discussions on AI and creativity. Plus, we’re spotlighting Pete Wurman, a pioneer in AI-driven gaming and interactive agents, as well as our latest contributions to the World Economic Forum's AI in Media, Entertainment, and Sport report. Explore the full February recap here: https://bit.ly/4kj04IC #SonyAI #ArtificialIntelligence #AAAI2025 #SXSW #GTSophy #MachineLearning

🎬 Sony AI is leading the way at AAAI 2025! We’re presenting two breakthroughs in AI for localization & voice synthesis: 🌎 CASAT – AI translations that preserve cultural and emotional depth in Indian languages. 🎤 EmoReg – AI-driven speech that controls emotional intensity for naturalistic dubbing, audiobook narration, and voice assistants. 🔗 Learn more about our research here: https://bit.ly/3Qy1C3T #SonyAI #AAAI2025 #MachineLearning

How GT Sophy Transformed the Game at the 2024 Race Together Exhibition 🏎️✨ At the Exhibition, racers partnered with GT Sophy for an unforgettable exhibition event, showcasing the future of AI in motorsport. GT Sophy showed racers firsthand how its advanced AI elevates its tactics and enhances its race strategy using deep reinforcement learning to respond in real-time to driver coaching—managing tire wear, perfecting pit stop strategies, and optimizing fuel efficiency. This wasn’t just racing; it was collaboration at 200 mph. Learn more about the science behind the action and how human-AI teamwork is redefining competitive motorsport. 👉 Swipe through to explore how GT Sophy is driving innovation or visit https://bit.ly/4ieuLwu to read the Nature paper that started it all!

We're excited to debut The Research Vault, Sony AI’s YouTube series spotlighting groundbreaking advancements in AI research! 🎥 Kicking off this series is a deep dive into COALA, our vision-centric federated learning platform. COALA redefines privacy-preserving machine learning by supporting 15+ computer vision tasks and dynamic learning paradigms like multi-task, semi-supervised, and continual learning. The first video features our researchers sharing insights into the methodologies and real-world impact of COALA, giving you an inside look into how federated learning is shaping the future of AI while safeguarding data privacy. 📖 Dive deeper with our updated blog post: https://bit.ly/4dhdsbE 👨💻 Check out the COALA source code and benchmarks: https://lnkd.in/gCAXqQpx 📺 Watch the full video on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gFJf2XdU #SonyAI #FederatedLearning #MachineLearning #DataPrivacy

Alice Xiang, Global Head of AI Ethics at Sony and Lead Research Scientist for AI Ethics at Sony AI, has been honored with the Future of Privacy Forum’s Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award for her essay: Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall, Who's the Fairest of Them All? The Privacy Papers for Policymakers (PPPM) Award recognizes leading privacy scholarship that is relevant to policymakers in the U.S. Congress and federal agencies, as well as data protection authorities abroad. The paper was considered by a diverse team of academics, advocates, and industry privacy professionals from the Future of Privacy Forum’s Advisory Board and Finalist Judges. Read more about the essay and Alice's recognition here: https://bit.ly/412Zffb #AIethics

The latest Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.55 introduces an exhilarating lineup of new content— four new cars, additional World Circuit events, and an expansion for Gran Turismo Sophy (GT Sophy), the next-generation AI racing agent developed in collaboration with Sony AI and PDI. Racers can now experience GT Sophy’s advanced AI capabilities on Autódromo de Interlagos and Mount Panorama Circuit. GT Sophy isn’t just fast—it analyzes racing lines, optimizes braking points, and refines its strategy in real time to create an ultra-dynamic and competitive racing experience. It’s an agent that adapts, learns, and pushes the boundaries of human vs. AI competition. 🔥 What else is new in Update 1.55? 🔥 🚗 New Cars: From the Gran Turismo F3500-A formula car to the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N ‘24, experience a fresh lineup of vehicles designed for speed, strategy, and style. 🏆 New Challenges: Extra Menu No. 43 (Group C) and World Circuit events across Kyoto Driving Park, Sardegna, and Autódromo de Interlagos. 🎨 Scapes Expansion: The new Chromatic Drive curation brings more creative ways to showcase your cars in stunning detail. Whether you're a seasoned racer or just getting started, GT Sophy is raising the stakes. Want to see how you stack up against an AI built for racing mastery? Select Quick Race, look for the GT Sophy icon, and take your skills to the limit. Think you can outpace AI? Let’s find out. 👀🏎️💨 Read the full post: https://bit.ly/42JTeWm #GTSophy #GranTurismo7 #SonyAI #AIforGaming #MachineLearning #RacingAI #GranTurismo #PlayStation #GT7Update