In recent years, we’ve become used to seeing text, pictures, videos and even computer code generated by AI. But what if it could go a step further and create entire worlds? Well, for developers ...

Gary Marcus, professor emeritus at NYU, explains the differences between large language models and "world models" — and why he thinks the latter are key to achieving artificial general intelligence.

The race to release world models is on as AI image and video generation company Runway joins an increasing number of startups and Big Tech companies by launching its first one. Dubbed GWM-1, the model ...

World models — neural networks designed to understand and simulate the dynamics of the real world, including physical properties and spatial relationships — are emerging as the next strategic frontier ...

With the GlobalBuildingAtlas, a research team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has created the first high-resolution 3D map of all buildings worldwide. The open data provides a crucial ...

Alexandr Wang, the company’s AI chief, said the new model will debut soon, along with a large language model dubbed Avocado.

Nintendo has just added a new game to its collection of GameCube Classics for the Switch 2’s Online + Expansion Pack subscription: 3D platform game Wario World. I’ve always loved the very existence of ...

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Fans and collectors of French automobiles have reason to celebrate, as Renault prepares to open its design studio archives in what amounts to a high-end garage sale. The French automaker isn’t just ...

Researchers found over 270,000 beads in a tomb in Spain, and it could be the largest collection ever recorded. The beads were made out of shells, stone, and animal bone, and it likely took months to ...

The latest versions of the Rivian R1S and R1T are about to be eligible for some significant upgrades that can be added through the magic of over-the-air updates. Starting this month, an OTA will be ...

Tayla's profile is like stumbling upon your high school crush grown up, tattooed, and quietly stealing everyone's spotlight during a birthday dinner no one wants to admit is boring. Understated one ...