You upload a photo and watch Meta AI morph it into a living, moving scene in seconds. The animation lasts only four seconds. I didn’t think I’d care, but something about these micro-animations just ...

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Second Life is rapidly integrating AI across its virtual world, from lifelike NPC companions using Kindroid and Convai to instant 3D asset generation optimized for in-world use. New tools like the AI ...