General Intuition secures $320 million funding to enhance AI training through gaming data

General Intuition, co-founded by Pim de Witte, focuses on creating AI agents that can learn from video games and apply that knowledge in real-world scenarios.

The company has developed a quadrupedal robot that uses the same AI model as a gaming agent, demonstrating the ability to navigate its environment with minimal real-world data.

General Intuition's recent funding round was led by Khosla Ventures and included participation from notable investors such as Jeff Bezos and Eric Schmidt.

The startup's technology relies on action labels from gameplay footage, allowing the AI to understand spatial-temporal reasoning better than competitors that only use video data.

General Intuition plans to use the funding to scale its computing capacity and enhance its API for broader access.

The company emphasizes ethical considerations in its technology development, explicitly stating that its AI will not be used for harmful purposes.

General Intuition has also launched a platform called Nerve, which allows gamers to earn money through data labeling and other tasks, aiming to support those affected by AI advancements.

The company is exploring various applications for its AI, including robotics, gaming, and simulation, while focusing on building partnerships that can provide valuable real-world data.