3d & digital humans
9 articles about 3d & digital humans in AI news
China Proposes Mandatory Labels, Consent Rules for AI Digital Humans
China has proposed its first legal framework specifically targeting AI-generated digital humans, requiring mandatory disclosure labels, explicit consent for biometric data, and strict child-safety measures including bans on virtual intimate services for users under 18.
The Digital Authenticity Arms Race: VeryAI Raises $10M to Combat AI-Generated Humans
As AI-generated humans become increasingly convincing, VeryAI has secured $10M in funding to develop verification tools using palm print biometrics and deepfake detection. This investment highlights the growing urgency to distinguish real from synthetic identities in the digital realm.
Higgsfield AI Pays Bartender $1M+ for Face Scan to Train AI Video Model Diffuse
AI startup Higgsfield paid a New Jersey bartender over $1 million for a full-face 3D scan to train its text-to-video model Diffuse. The deal highlights the emerging market for high-fidelity biometric data to create photorealistic digital humans.
JAEGER Breaks the 2D Barrier: How 3D Audio-Visual AI Could Transform Robotics and AR
Researchers introduce JAEGER, a framework that extends audio-visual large language models into 3D space using RGB-D and spatial audio. This breakthrough enables AI to understand and reason about physical environments with unprecedented spatial awareness.
Best Buy Bets on 'Agentic Commerce' and AI-Powered Hardware for Growth
Best Buy CEO Corie Barry outlines a dual AI strategy: making its digital properties 'agentic friendly' for AI assistants and positioning stores as the hub for AI-powered hardware like smart glasses. The retailer is partnering with OpenAI and Google to enable this future.
Fei-Fei Li Explains Why 'Open the Top Drawer' Is a Hard AI Problem
AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li breaks down why a simple instruction like 'open the top drawer and watch out for the vase' represents a major unsolved challenge in robotics, requiring robust perception, commonsense reasoning, and efficient learning from sparse rewards.
GPT-5.5 Generates Complex SVG in Single Prompt, User Reports
A developer shared that OpenAI's GPT-5.5 produced a sophisticated SVG image from a single prompt. This suggests improvements in the model's ability to generate precise, structured visual code.
AI-Powered Drone De-Ices Power Lines in Sub-Zero Fog
A drone system autonomously navigates thick fog and snow to de-ice high-voltage power lines. This removes the need for hazardous manual crew climbs, improving grid reliability and safety.
Agentic AI Commerce Platforms: A16z Argues Autonomous Agents Could End the Online Ad Model
A16z Crypto argues that AI agents shopping for users could dismantle the $291B online ad industry by eliminating 'distraction' as a business model. The future hinges on open protocols, not new walled gardens.