Apple releases open source SHARP AI model that turns single photo into 3D scene in under 1 second

Apple (AAPL) has released a new open-source AI model called SHARP which can turn a single 2-dimensional image into a 3-dimensional scene.
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Apple Released A New Open-Source 2D To 3D Photo Model

Apple has released a new open-source AI model that converts 2D photos into 3D images, expanding tools for developers and spatial computing projects.

Meta SAM 3 and 3D available as open models

SAM segments objects in images and videos, even audio can be separated by prompt: The AI model is freely available.
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‘Open’ AI model licenses often carry concerning restrictions

This week, Google released a family of open AI models, Gemma 3, that quickly garnered praise for their impressive efficiency. But as a number of developers lamented on X, Gemma 3’s license makes ...