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Coverage of avatar in the Nexus archive.
- Massive's pioneering 'Lord of the Rings' crowd simulation software is now free to use
Massive has made its crowd simulation software, originally developed for the Lord of the Rings and later used in films like Superman and Avatar, freely available for use.
- Southeast Asia is chasing the AI boom, but at what cost?
Zetrix AI, based in a Kuala Lumpur penthouse, aims to deploy its AI agent 'Avatar' to 1 million Southeast Asian users by year-end. Avatar automates tasks like form-filling and social media responses for influencers. The article questions the regional AI boom's long-term costs.
- Dancer with ALS uses brainwaves to perform again through avatar
Breanna Olson, a dancer with ALS, used brainwave technology to perform again through an avatar, restoring her ability to express herself and connect with others. The technology helped overcome the limitations imposed by her condition.