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TechCrunchby Kirsten Korosec
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Rivian buys world model startup to accelerate self-driving ambitions

Rivian buys world model startup to accelerate self-driving ambitions
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Rivian acquired Third Dimension to build a valuable simulator by combining its AI-based physical world matching technology with Rivian's extensive data, accelerating self-driving goals.

Key points

  • •Third Dimension's technology uses AI to match the physical world.
  • •Combining this with Rivian's reams of data could turn it into a valuable simulator.
  • •The acquisition aims to accelerate Rivian's self-driving ambitions.
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