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Co-founder and CEO, World Labs · Nov 10, 2025 · Essay, From Words to Worlds: Spatial Intelligence is AI's Next Frontier

As one of the scientists who helped usher in the era of modern AI, my motivation has always been clear: AI must augment human capability, not replace it.

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From Words to Worlds: Spatial Intelligence is AI's Next Frontier
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