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

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Odyssey, an artificial intelligence startup focused on world models—AI systems that simulate and predict physical environments—has raised funding at a $1.45 billion valuation. The round was backed by Amazon and other major investors. According to TechCrunch, world models are positioned as the next frontier in AI development beyond large language models, and Odyssey has established itself as a key player in the space.

Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/17/world-model-maker-odyss...

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