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The ‘godmother of AI’ has a new startup already worth $1 billion – TheVerge.com
The “godmother of AI,” Fei-Fei Li, is on to her next project, World Labs, which is “already valued at more than $1 billion.” World Labs has set out to advance AI in “spatial intelligence” to further progress in fields like robotics and virtual reality.
Report: 82% of US gamers made an in-game purchase in freemium titles in 2023 – GamesIndustry.biz
In Comscore’s recently released 2024 State of Gaming Report, it was found that Americans engaged monetarily with their freemium game titles at a rate of 82% over the last year. Esports has become increasingly popular among the youngest adult groups, including Gen Z and millennials.
Blizzard’s John Hight and former Bungie COO Holly Barbacovi join Hasbro – GamesIndustry.biz
Hasbro recruits new talent by welcoming John Hight, former Blizzard SVP, as their new president of Wizards of the Coast. Holly Barbacovi, former Bungie COO, has returned to Hasbro after a four-year hiatus as their new chief people officer.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 multiplayer beta arrives August 30 — on all platforms – VentureBeat.com
With Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Call of Duty’s newest beta, Black Ops 6, will now be open to all platforms as of September 6th. Earlier Access is available on August 30th for PC and console players who have placed a preorder.
