Google releases Project Genie, an experimental AI prototype that transforms text and image prompts into interactive virtual worlds and game-like environments, featuring real-time exploration, world creation, and editing capabilities as the tech giant advances toward artificial general intelligence.
Google releases Project Genie AI world model to U.S. subscribers, enabling users to create interactive virtual environments through text and images, explore real-time generated worlds, and remix existing creations, though current limitations include 60-second generation caps and control issues.
World Labs launches Marble AI platform that transforms text prompts, photos, and videos into persistent, downloadable 3D environments for gaming and VR industries, offering subscription plans from free to $95/month with unique AI-native editing tools that separate spatial structure from visual style.
World Labs unveils Marble AI, a groundbreaking commercial platform that transforms simple text prompts and photos into complete, downloadable 3D virtual worlds, with pricing starting free and reaching $95 monthly for premium features.
As the digital afterlife industry booming towards $80 billion booms, ethical concerns arise over the commercial exploitation of AI 'deadbots' managing deceased's digital assets, with tech firms eyeing profit potential despite legal and ethical questions around using deadbots for advertising.
Google launches Gemini, an advanced AI assistant for smart homes, replacing Google Assistant with capabilities to comprehend intricate commands, effortlessly control connected devices, and provide personalized guidance through Gemini Live for tasks like cooking and troubleshooting.
In a groundbreaking move, AI facilitates multilingual dialogues as Lex Fridman and Mark Zuckerberg converse in Hindi, Amazon expands into wearable AI by acquiring 'Bee,' and Meta acquires voice AI firm PlayAI, revolutionizing communication and interaction.
Fundamental Research Labs secures $33 million to develop AI agents like Fairies, a consumer assistant, Shortcut for financial analysis, and digital humans, focusing initially on productivity apps across various industries.
Microsoft's Copilot AI now has a virtual identity, Copilot Appearance, that responds with real-time facial expressions, allowing users to visually interact with the AI as it gains a permanent identity intended to age over time.
Meta bolsters its AI capabilities by acquiring Play AI, a startup that generates human-sounding voices using AI, aligning with Meta's roadmap for AI characters, Meta AI, wearables, and audio content creation.