
Microsoft Research's new video world model, Mirage, utilizes a persistent spatial memory to maintain scene consistency during camera movements, achieving up to 10.5x faster generation and 55x less memory usage than traditional models.


Duke University and the University of Georgia have launched the Center for Innovation in Risk, Catastrophes, and Decisions (CIRCAD) to address climate risks affecting the insurance industry, partnering with NASA and various insurance companies.
This week in Asia features the Bank of Japan's anticipated rate hike, the G7 summit addressing global conflicts, and Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing visiting China.