TuSimple Partners with Shanghai Three-Body Animation for 'Three-Body Problem' Adaptation, Enters Generative AI Field
TapTechNews August 15th news, the self-driving company TuSimple announced today that it has reached a cooperation with Shanghai Three-Body Animation Co., Ltd. to jointly develop the first animated feature film and video game based on the internationally renowned science fiction novel Three-Body Problem series created by Liu Cixin.
In addition, TuSimple officially announced its entry into the field of generative AI applications, and the Generative AI new business department was established, which has been unanimously approved by the group's board of directors. This cooperation marks that TuSimple has obtained the adaptation authorization from the IP copyright owner of Three-Body Problem, and the new business will utilize TuSimple's technological accumulation in the field of self-driving to focus on generative AI applications in the media and game fields.
Lu Cheng, president and CEO of TuSimple, said in the announcement: The highly anticipated Three-Body Problem series of novels provides an excellent showcase stage for the generative AI technology we have developed, which will pave the way for the commercialization of new technologies. We look forward to working with many top creative talents to jointly create an outstanding narrative work with far-reaching influence. Our goal is to use generative AI technology to amplify human creativity and help content creators shorten the development cycle and solve the challenges such as the lengthy project cycle faced by the industry.
TuSimple was founded with the commitment to solve practical problems with innovative methods. Now, as the company pioneers a new path in the field of generative AI applications, our commitment remains the same. In addition, the company has no plan to exit the transportation industry. We will continue to promote the commercialization of self-driving technology through technological cooperation and licensing. Lu Cheng concluded.
TuSimple is headquartered in San Diego, USA, and went public on Nasdaq in 2021. According to a previous report by TapTechNews, according to a resolution passed by the board of directors, the company plans to completely separate its larger US business from the truck projects operating in China and Japan. The company emphasizes that if the US business is ultimately sold, TuSimple will continue to be a global L4 self-driving technology company and pay more attention to the Asia-Pacific region and other major global markets.