The Debrief

Hundreds of Easter Island Moai Statues Can Now Be Explored in Unprecedented Detail, Thanks to This Interactive 3D Model

Binghamton University archaeologists have released a new interactive, 3D model of the Moai statue quarry on Rapa Nui (Easter Island).

3D model shows small clans created Easter Island statues

We’re documenting something that really has needed to be documented, but in a way that’s really comprehensive and shareable.” ...
Ars Technica

New AI model turns photos into explorable 3D worlds, with caveats

On Tuesday, Tencent released HunyuanWorld-Voyager, a new open-weights AI model that generates 3D-consistent video sequences from a single image, allowing users to pilot a camera path to “explore” ...
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Hands-On With Copilot 3D — Microsoft’s AI Can Turn a Single Photo Into a 3D Model

Microsoft Copilot has a new tool that lets you create a 3D model with only a few clicks. Copilot 3D can convert a single flat image into a 3D model that's ready for games, animation, 3D printing, and ...