What is Act 1?

We hope these snippets of ACT-1 will give you a window into the next frontier of computing as we see it! ACT-1 is a large-scale Transformer trained to use digital tools — among other things, we recently taught it how to use a web browser.

How does artificial intelligence work?

When given complexly written or vocal instructions, an artificial intelligence (AI) model can behave in software just like a personal assistant. It can navigate websites, use web apps, and conduct intelligent searches while clicking, scrolling, and typing in the appropriate fields as if it were a real person using the computer.

How does runway Act 1 work?

Runway's Act-1 puts human performance front and center, using AI as an overlay. You're essentially turning the human into the puppet master, a bit like Andy Serkis and his performance of Gollum in "Lord of the Rings" — only without the need for motion capture suits and expensive cameras. Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox.