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Meta Says Its New AI Model Understands Physical Rules Like Gravity

The new model could allow robots to better predict changes in their environment and make better decisions.

A new generative AI model Meta released this week could change how machines understand the physical world, opening up opportunities for smarter robots and more, the company said.

The new open-source model, called Video Joint Embedding Predictive Architecture 2, or V-JEPA 2, is designed to help artificial intelligence understand things like gravity and object permanence, Meta said.

«By sharing this work, we aim to give researchers and developers access to the best models and benchmarks to help accelerate research and progress,» the company said in a blog post, «ultimately leading to better and more capable AI systems that will help enhance people’s lives.»

Current models that allow AI to interact with the physical world rely on labeled data or video to mimic reality, but this approach emphasizes the logic of the physical world, including how objects move and interact. The model could allow AI to understand concepts like the fact that a ball rolling off of a table will fall.

Meta said the model could be useful for devices like autonomous vehicles and robots by ensuring they don’t need to be trained on every possible situation. The company called it a step toward AI that can adapt like humans can.

One struggle in the space of physical AI has been the need for significant amounts of training data, which takes time, money and resources. At SXSW earlier this year, experts said synthetic data — training data created by AI — could help prepare a more traditional learning model for unexpected situations. (In Austin, the example used was the emergence of bats from the city’s famed Congress Avenue Bridge.)

Meta said its new model simplifies the process and makes it more efficient for real-world applications because it doesn’t rely on all of that training data.

The next steps for world models include training models that are capable of learning, reasoning and planning across different time and space scales, making them better at breaking down complicated tasks. Multimodal models, that can use other senses like audio and touch in addition to vision, will also help future AI models understand the real world.

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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