Google DeepMind Unveils D4RT and Humain Secures $1.2B for AI Expansion - Daily AI Brief #376
January 26, 2026 -
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Google DeepMind has unveiled D4RT, a new tool for 4D scene reconstruction, enhancing capabilities in visual data processing. Meanwhile, Humain has secured $1.2 billion to expand its AI operations, marking a significant investment in the sector. Yann LeCun has launched AMI Labs to focus on developing AI world models.
World Labs is seeking $500 million in funding, aiming for a $5 billion valuation. In the United States, former President Trump has expressed support for a $14.5 billion AI data center project in Alabama. Additionally, Harvey has acquired Hexus to enhance its legal tech offerings.
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Google DeepMind has unveiled D4RT, a new tool for 4D scene reconstruction, enhancing capabilities in visual data processing. Meanwhile, Humain has secured $1.2 billion to expand its AI operations, marking a significant investment in the sector. Yann LeCun has launched AMI Labs to focus on developing AI world models.
World Labs is seeking $500 million in funding, aiming for a $5 billion valuation. In the United States, former President Trump has expressed support for a $14.5 billion AI data center project in Alabama. Additionally, Harvey has acquired Hexus to enhance its legal tech offerings.
Google DeepMind Unveils D4RT for 4D Scene Reconstruction
The Google DeepMind team has introduced D4RT, an AI model that enhances 4D scene reconstruction and tracking by converting 2D inputs into 3D representations efficiently. Read more
Humain Secures $1.2 Billion for AI Expansion
Humain has secured a financing agreement of up to $1.2 billion from Saudi Arabia's National Infrastructure Fund to enhance AI and digital infrastructure. The deal aims to develop up to 250 megawatts of AI data center capacity. Read more
Yann LeCun Launches AMI Labs for AI World Models
Yann LeCun has established a new startup, AMI Labs, to develop 'world models' aimed at improving AI systems' real-world understanding. The company is based in Paris and plans to innovate in sectors like healthcare and robotics. Read more
World Labs Seeks $500 Million Funding at $5 Billion Valuation
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