Poly just launched a generative AI suite that lets designers create 3D textures using simple text prompts or reference images. The tool outputs physically-based rendering maps and has generated over two million textures. Backed by $3.9 million from Y Combinator and other investors, it aims to replace manual asset hunting for game makers.
Industry analysis highlights expanding avenues for businesses to generate revenue from AI across commerce, ads, and media. Projections put the global AI market at $190.61 billion by 2025, led by automated recommendations and data analytics, even as legal and ethical hurdles linger.
Analysts are looking at how rapidly growing automation demand across finance, healthcare, and retail could push the AI market into trillion-dollar territory. Advancements in machine learning paired with surging computing power are expanding the commercial surface area for businesses.
South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone just landed a $20 million funding round for their synthetic media startup Deep Voodoo, led by Connect Ventures. It marks the team's first outside capital, meant to accelerate their proprietary AI face-swapping pipeline and bring fast, cost-effective visual effects to Hollywood.
