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Alibaba's Amap Unveils AI-Driven FantasyWorld Model Expansion

1/6/2026

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Alibaba's mapping unit, Amap, is expanding research into world models to embed AI in its services.
Amap plans to launch a product based on its FantasyWorld model, developed by the Alibaba Amap Computer Vision Lab and released in September.
Amap's laboratory focuses on six domains, including autonomous driving and human-centric AI.
Amap is recruiting for roles related to world models and embodied intelligence.

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Story summary

Alibaba's mapping unit, Amap, is expanding research into world models to embed AI in its services.
Amap plans to launch a product based on its FantasyWorld model, developed by the Alibaba Amap Computer Vision Lab and released in September.
Amap's laboratory focuses on six domains, including autonomous driving and human-centric AI.
Amap is recruiting for roles related to world models and embodied intelligence.