Meta says a new generative AI model it released Wednesday could change how machines understand the physical world, opening up opportunities for smarter robots and more. The new open-source model, called Video Joint Embedding Predictive Architecture 2,

Meta's V-JEPA 2 model is a "world model," referring to AI that is designed to understand its physical surroundings.

Meta has unveiled V-JEPA 2, a clever bit of AI that gives robots something approaching common sense about the physical world.

Meta is reportedly investing billions in Scale AI and bringing its CEO Alexandr Wang onboard to lead a new AI team. Is that enough?

After dropping out of MIT, Wang founded Scale at the age of 19. Last year, the company was valued at nearly $14 billion. Meta, which owns and operates Facebook and Instagram—as well as Threads, Messenger,

The planned deal is part of a broader revamp of Meta’s AI leadership after its struggles to build the technology.