The AI/XR Podcast. The AI/XR Podcast February 21st, 2025 ft. Naeem Talukdar, CEO Moonvalley AI
Feb 21, 2025
Join Naeem Talukdar, CEO of Moonvalley AI and a veteran of DeepMind and OpenAI, as he dives into the creation of a revolutionary 'clean' generative video model. He discusses the impact of licensed content on AI in filmmaking and how it can transform high-definition CGI pipelines. The conversation also touches on Niantic selling its Pokémon Go business and the complexities of intellectual property in XR. Plus, Talukdar sheds light on the importance of balancing data quality with innovation in the ever-evolving landscape of generative video technology.
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Niantic Sells Pokemon Go
- Niantic is selling its Pokemon Go business for $3.5 billion.
- This is about 1X their annual revenue, but the game is expensive to operate.
XR Business Model
- XR businesses struggle as standalone entities.
- Successful XR ventures are often integrated into larger, profitable businesses like Disney or Universal.
Humane Pin's Demise
- Humane Pin, an AI-powered wearable, sold to HP for $116 million.
- HP acquired the device for its parts and patents after Humane Pin's market failure.