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17 Jun 2026, 17:43 UTC · 1h ago

World model maker Odyssey nabs $1.45B valuation backed by Amazon and other big names

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World model maker Odyssey nabs $1.45B valuation backed by Amazon and other big names

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Odyssey raised a $310 million Series B round at a $1.45 billion valuation. — Signifies strong investor appetite and a 'unicorn' valuation for the emerging world model AI sector.
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Odyssey will optimize its models to run on Amazon's Trainium chips, which compete with Nvidia. — Provides a concrete use case for Amazon's proprietary silicon, potentially reducing reliance on Nvidia in the AI training market.
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The startup is developing 'world models' that simulate physical world data and physics for robotics and video game creation. — Represents a pivot toward the next phase of AI development beyond text-based LLMs, impacting robotics and gaming sectors.
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