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Inside the AI World Model War: Genie 3, World Labs, and MoonLake

Inside the AI World Model War: Genie 3, World Labs, and MoonLake

An in-depth analysis of Genie 3 vs World Labs vs MoonLake, comparing diffusion video models and 3D world models for AI-powered game development. The world model generation space is heating up, and Genie 3 launch has intensified an already fierce competition. In this analysis, we break down how Google DeepMind&

Genie 3: Not an Overnight Shock - Why Google’s “World Model” Doesn’t Break Game Devs

Genie 3: Not an Overnight Shock - Why Google’s “World Model” Doesn’t Break Game Devs

TL;DR Genie 3 is not a disruptive “world model” moment for game dev. Like prior AI breakthroughs, it will cut certain costs but does not replace. The real shift is what comes next. Google DeepMind’s Genie 3 announcement is making the rounds, and the reaction from the game

The Evolution of the Animation Pipeline: From Hand-Painted Cells to AI-Generated Worlds

The Evolution of the Animation Pipeline: From Hand-Painted Cells to AI-Generated Worlds

Animation has always been a marriage of artistry and engineering. Since the first hand-drawn frames of the early 20th century, the "pipeline" - the sequential journey from a blank page to a moving image - has been the heartbeat of the industry. Understanding these shifts is about more

First Commit

I’m Luke Ahn, founder and CEO of Claythis, an early-stage startup in the San Francisco Bay Area focused on generative AI for 3D characters, automated rigging, and game-ready assets. We are building at a moment when AI progress feels both exciting and overwhelming, and it’s not always clear