Odyssey is a new AI lab launching a research preview of real-time interactive video. Powered by a world model, it generates explorable video experiences you can influence.
This is wild...🤯Odyssey just launched a research preview of interactive video, and it's a glimpse into a completely new kind of real-time, AI-generated experience. The core is a world model generating new video frames in about 40 milliseconds, reacting to your input.
Instead of relying on traditional game engines, this AI generates explorable worlds on the fly. You can use keyboard controls to move around, and the scene adapts almost instantly. Odyssey is refreshingly open about this being an early, "glitchy dream" right now, yet the ambition is huge: the goal is an "early version of the Holodeck" and eventually a full world simulator.
You can try the free research preview here. It's a truly immersive experience that gives you the feeling of stepping into a very unique, AI-generated world.
I saw this on 𝕏 the other day and I got super excited. It reminds me so much of that black mirror bandersnatch movie, and I hope it inspired Odyssey! Product looks quite cool and obviously quite early stage but I think this can be a huge step towards the future of how we consume video content.
Hey Zac! You actually did it. It's really awesome cause you're changing the game by allowing to explore as the user want. Honestly wish you all the best here!
@german_merlo1 Hey Germán, thanks for the kind words! All the credit really goes to @olivercameron and his team! I'm just the hunter who was excited to share their work. Huge props to them for taking such an important step in building interactive world models!
Hi all! Super excited about our launch and the excitement we’re seeing for interactive video, and what this could become. LMK if you have any questions and happy to go deep!
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This is such a new and innovative idea!
I have a suggestion.
I explored your interactive video, which feels explorable like a 3D game.
Could we create similar interactive movies—where multiple events unfold simultaneously, and users can rewatch the movie from different points of views?
For example:
While the movie shows warriors fighting on the battlefield, the user could choose to travel to the palace and witness irresponsible rulers indulging in luxury and wealth!
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Hi everyone!
This is wild...🤯Odyssey just launched a research preview of interactive video, and it's a glimpse into a completely new kind of real-time, AI-generated experience. The core is a world model generating new video frames in about 40 milliseconds, reacting to your input.
Instead of relying on traditional game engines, this AI generates explorable worlds on the fly. You can use keyboard controls to move around, and the scene adapts almost instantly. Odyssey is refreshingly open about this being an early, "glitchy dream" right now, yet the ambition is huge: the goal is an "early version of the Holodeck" and eventually a full world simulator.
You can try the free research preview here. It's a truly immersive experience that gives you the feeling of stepping into a very unique, AI-generated world.
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Their website is brilliant! :D
It reminds me of The Simpsons Treehouse Horror series with Ultrahouse 3,000. :D
Flowtica Scribe
@busmark_w_nika It's also like HAL in Space Odyssey👀
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@zaczuo Stop it :D I will be having wild dreams :D
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Fascinating. Love experiments like this.
Real-time, explorable video powered by a world model feels like a leap toward truly interactive storytelling and simulation.
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I saw this on 𝕏 the other day and I got super excited. It reminds me so much of that black mirror bandersnatch movie, and I hope it inspired Odyssey! Product looks quite cool and obviously quite early stage but I think this can be a huge step towards the future of how we consume video content.
Congrats on the launch 💪
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Coolest website I have seen in ages 🤯
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Hey Zac! You actually did it. It's really awesome cause you're changing the game by allowing to explore as the user want. Honestly wish you all the best here!
Flowtica Scribe
@german_merlo1 Hey Germán, thanks for the kind words! All the credit really goes to @olivercameron and his team! I'm just the hunter who was excited to share their work. Huge props to them for taking such an important step in building interactive world models!
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@german_merlo1 @zaczuo ❤️
Odyssey
Hi all! Super excited about our launch and the excitement we’re seeing for interactive video, and what this could become. LMK if you have any questions and happy to go deep!
This is such a new and innovative idea!
I have a suggestion.
I explored your interactive video, which feels explorable like a 3D game.
Could we create similar interactive movies—where multiple events unfold simultaneously, and users can rewatch the movie from different points of views?
For example:
While the movie shows warriors fighting on the battlefield, the user could choose to travel to the palace and witness irresponsible rulers indulging in luxury and wealth!
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This one is seriously wild! I would love to create my own worlds. I think this will be an amazing new way to tell a story.