# An AI race is underway to equip machines with spatial and global awareness.

*genai · news · 2026-04-24 · Livemint*

## Key points

- Nvidia and Tencent are developing 'world models' to give AI machines spatial awareness.
- These 'world models' enable AI systems to predict physical events, like a ball's trajectory.
- The current AI competition is shifting from conversational chatbots to embodied intelligence.
- Success in 'world models' could determine leadership in robotics and advanced automation.

**Companies:** Nvidia, Tencent
**Countries:** USA, China

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