AI is moving beyond generating content to "world models" that simulate how the physical or digital world changes. Chinese companies are broadly applying this nascent concept, though its ultimate form remains undefined.
Indonesia's policy to protect children online has seen millions of suspected underage accounts removed by platforms like TikTok and YouTube. However, critics question the verification of these removals and the reliance on platforms to self-report compliance, raising concerns about genuine safety.
Patronus AI, a startup founded by former Meta AI researchers, has raised $50 million in Series B funding to build simulated digital environments for testing AI agents. The company's "digital world models" stress-test agents by replicating websites and internal systems, helping model providers ensure reliable performance across diverse scenarios.
The Princess of Wales has written an essay expressing concern about an "increasingly digitalised world" and the growing need for "genuine human connection." The essay, published by the Royal Foundation, reflects on her recent visit to Reggio Emilia, Italy, focusing on early years education and the "everyday magic of life."
Experts advise parents to consider a child's maturity, not just age, before giving them a first phone. Starting with basic devices and gradually introducing smartphones with monitoring tools is recommended. Open communication about online safety and responsible usage is crucial. Parents should also model healthy screen time habits. This approach helps children navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.
The auto design world is full of advanced 3D visualization tools and VR sculpting platforms, but your average new car still enters the world as a sketch. Those sketches traditionally see endless iteration and refinement from all angles before being turned into 3D models by hand, some dying in the digital world, others sculpted into […]
Coachella 2026 partnered with Google DeepMind to test AI tools that transform music performances into interactive 3D environments, enable artists to preview stage designs, and create a mobile game exploring festival artists. The three prototypes leverage Project Genie's world-model technology to create immersive fan experiences and democratize production tools for emerging artists. These proof-of-concept projects remain in development as the festival evaluates future implementation.
