Loci Acquisition Bolsters Epic’s AI Stack for Spatial Content
Epic Games has announced the acquisition of Loci, a leading developer of AI technology specializing in 3D content understanding and tagging. Loci's advanced computer vision models automatically and accurately tag 3D assets, streamlining the process of content categorization and discovery.
The integration of Loci's technology is set to enhance various facets of the Epic ecosystem:
- Fab Platform: Improved search, sharing, and discoverability of assets.
- Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN): Automatic indexing of custom assets.
- Intellectual Property Protection: Enhanced moderation capabilities through 3D similarity detection solutions.
Eugene Yi, CEO of Loci, emphasized the synergy of this partnership, stating that joining Epic Games enables the integration of Loci's 3D understanding technology directly within a robust 3D asset ecosystem. Lucia Specia, Director of the Machine Learning Solutions team at Epic, highlighted the potential to develop novel AI tools aimed at automating artist workflows and improving content discoverability across Epic's platforms.
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Epic's acquisition of Loci underscores the growing importance of AI-driven solutions in managing and curating expansive 3D content libraries, paving the way for more efficient and intelligent asset ecosystems.
Source: Epic Games Newsroom
