Runway releases its first world model, adds native audio to latest video model
Runway debuts a physics-aware world model that simulates reality to train agents and power video, robotics and avatar applications.
Ford and SK On are ending their U.S. battery joint venture
The factories live on; the joint venture will not.
Disney signs deal with OpenAI to allow Sora to generate AI videos featuring its characters
Disney says that alongside the agreement, it will “become a major customer of OpenAI,” as it will use its APIs to build new products, tools, and experiences, including for Disney+.
On Me raises $6M to shake up the gift card industry
On Me raises $6 million for its digital gift card platform that lets users purchase cards categorized by interests rather than being restricted to specific retailers.
TIME names ‘Architects of AI’ its Person of the Year
TIME Magazine has named the ‘Architects of AI’ its Person of the Year, who include Jensen Huang, Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, Lisa Su, Dario Amodei, Demis Hassabis, and Fei-Fei Li
Underdog confirmed to be shutting down sports betting in North Carolina
Underdog is shutting down its sports wagering operations in the state of North Carolina next week, as confirmed by the North Carolina State Lottery Commission. The regulator shared the news on Wednesday (December
Security flaws in Freedom Chat app exposed users’ phone numbers and PINs
The founder of Freedom Chat said the company has reset user PINs and released a new version to app stores.
Indian Tribes reach tentative agreement with Washington Gambling Commission on new electronic gaming proposals
The Washington Gambling Commission has reached a tentative agreement with two Indian Tribes which allows them to offer electronic table gaming. The regulator shared that it has reached an agreement with the Upper
Industry giants form coalition to defend and standardize US prediction markets
Kalshi and Crypto.com have announced they’re forming the Coalition for Prediction Markets, a new national alliance that brings together industry players like Coinbase, Robinhood, and Underdog in the US. The goal,
Tennessee Sports Wagering Council hits two ‘illegal sportsbooks’ with fines
The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) has slapped two ‘illegal sportsbooks’ with a $50,000 fine each. The latest fines to the two sportsbooks, called BetDSI and BetNow, take the fines issued to so-called