Metaverse 💞 beyond.picturesApple has acquired key talent and patents from Animato, a Bay Area AI avatar startup. The deal gives Apple the right to hire Animato employees and acquire its intellectual property, including patents for virtual avatars used in video chats and tutoring. https://www.roadtovr.com/apple-acquires-avatar-animato-vision-pro-personas/ #Metaverse #VR #AR
Apple Acquires Key Talent & Patents Behind AI Avatar Company 'Animato'
According to an official EU filing spotted by Apple Insider, Apple has recently acquired key talent and IP behind Animato, a Bay Area startup creating AI avatars. Animato was known for the now-defunct AI video calling app Call Annie, which paired 3D avatars with AI for face-to-face tutoring and language learning. According to the filing (seen …