Runway, which is best known for its video maker AI models, raises $ 308 million

Runway, a number of AI models for MEDIA PRODUCTION, including video production models, have been $ 308 million in the role of role.

The phase of the general Atlantic, which was attended by Fidelity Management & Research, Bail Gimord, Nvdia, Sophbank, and others. Fresh capital will be put to ai research and hire, Runway said Press releaseAs well as an arm of expansion and animation production of Runway runways studios.

To date, the runway has received $ 536.5 million. According to CrunchbaseA number

“Today, it is mentioned in an important milestone, as Runway announces a significant step forward to the new media with simulators of the world,” the company wrote in the press release. “(Our last) promotion is not just growing improvements. They create a basis for a completely new media approach: Ecosystem, built in AI systems that can model our world. “

Runway offers AI media tool set including video and images. It collides with the SERND area of ​​the Stiff contest videos, including Openai and Google. But the company fought to distinguish itself, Gives a deal with a large Hollywood studio aeration of Appointing millions of dollars FINANCES FINANCED IN AI-manufactured shots.

The runway was released this week Gen-4:A model of video emergence, which company claims to create consistent characters, places and objects, to maintain “worldwide global environments” and to restore different prospects and positions. With products like Gen-4 and like it Recently launched for API video modelsRunway hopes to hit $ 300 million of the annual revenue This year.

Possible roadblocks Judicial process Manufacturers Against Runway and other AI companies accused of defendants without permission to train their models of copyright. Runway argues that Doctrine is known as a fair use It protects against legal consequences. It is not yet clear that the company will prevail.

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