NVIDIA and Google Compete in AI World Models

NVIDIA has open-sourced its new AI model, NVIDIA Cosmos, at CES 2025, designed to simulate physical environments for applications in robotics and autonomous vehicles, providing a platform for large-scale simulations and fine-tuning. Meanwhile, Google DeepMind is forming a new team led by Tim Brooks, a former OpenAI leader, to develop AI 'world models' that simulate real-world scenarios, aiming to push towards artificial general intelligence (AGI). These world models are intended for various applications, including video games, movie environments, and robotic training, with Google’s focus on leveraging its existing AI models like Gemini and Veo. The competition in developing such AI systems is intensifying, as companies like OpenAI and startups like World Labs are also advancing in this space.