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World model maker Odyssey nabs $1.45B valuation backed by Amazon and other big names

TechCrunch Jun 17, 2026 2h ago ⏱ 1 min read 👁 1 views

World model maker Odyssey nabs $1.45B valuation backed by Amazon and other big names

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World models are the next big thing in AI beyond LLMs and, with this round, Odyssey has cemented itself as one of the startups to watch. This story was reported by TechCrunch. For more Technology news in Kenya, stay tuned to Masaa.

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