World Labs’ AI can generate interactive 3D scenes from a single photo

World Labs, founded by AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li, has developed an AI system that generates interactive 3D scenes from a single image. Users can explore and modify these scenes in a web browser with adjustable camera settings. The scenes maintain consistency and follow basic physics laws, unlike other AI-generated environments. With $230 million in funding and a valuation over $1 billion, World Labs plans to launch its first product in 2025, aiming to create tools for professionals in creative fields that could revolutionize virtual world creation for games, movies, and simulations.