Neo humanoid maker 1X releases world model to help bots learn what they see

X released a new world model that it says is a solid step toward its robots being able to teach themselves new tasks.

Google’s updated Veo model can make vertical videos from reference images with 4K upscaling

Google’s Veo video AI made stunning leaps in fidelity in 2025, and Google isn’t stopping in 2026. The company has announced ...
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Model steering is a more efficient way to train AI models

Training artificial intelligence models is costly. Researchers estimate that training costs for the largest frontier models ...

Open Source Al Video is Here LTX-2 : Speech, Ambiance & Motion on Consumer GPUs

LTX-2 is an open source AI video model with 14B video and 15B audio parameters, giving you synced clips and local control.

Director of Netflix's 'In Your Dreams', Alex Woo, Reveals Pixar's "Number One Sin" To Avoid on a Film

He reveals the invaluable lessons learned from his time at Pixar, how he designed the two worlds, and the research that went ...
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An AI approach for single-image-based 3D character animation with preserved proportions

In Proceedings of the SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 Conference Papers, a research team affiliated with UNIST reports a new AI technology ...
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About New York Times Games

Since the launch of the Crossword in 1942, The Times has captivated solvers by providing engaging word and logic games. In 2014, we introduced the Mini Crossword — followed by Spelling Bee, Letter ...
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From prompt to 3D model: How Tripo Studio is redefining creation

From 3D-printed prototypes to immersive game worlds, the demand for 3D content is surging across industries—and with it, the ...