Creative technology company V01D, led by Representative Director Ryo Watanabe, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Jasmy Lab, led by Representative Director Hiroshi Harada, to utilize the 'JANCTION' cloud GPU project and expand the creator ecosystem through distributed GPU utilization.
The partnership addresses the 'technical gap' and 'role reversal' emerging in the creative industry. While generative AI allows anyone to produce content, creators are often overwhelmed by repetitive tasks like data preparation rather than focusing on creative direction. This initiative seeks to change that paradigm.
The two companies will collaborate in the following areas using a distributed GPU network: - Development and feedback on decentralized rendering applications. - Optimization of production workflows merging AI and 3DCG. - Planning and execution of joint contests and events for creators. - Technical verification of GPU resource visualization and efficiency. - Joint development of new products and services.
By providing distributed GPU technology as an infrastructure accessible to all creators, not just large studios, the partnership aims to create an environment where creators can truly thrive as 'creators' rather than 'workers'.
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- Source: PR TIMES
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