Struggling Autonomous Trucking Company Turns to Making ‘Three-Body Problem’ Movie With AI

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What’s new: TuSimple Holdings Inc. is getting into video game and movie production as a way to start making money off its generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities as it struggles to commercialize its self-driving trucking tech.

The California-based startup, which has Chinese ties, will work with a Shanghai company to develop an animated film and video game based on the science fiction novel series “The Three-Body Problem,” using its generative AI technology, TuSimple announced in a statement on Wednesday.

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TuSimple Holdings Inc. is leveraging its AI technology for video games and films, collaborating with a Shanghai company to create an animated film and video game based on “The Three-Body Problem.”
Despite these new ventures, TuSimple remains committed to its autonomous vehicle tech, focusing on tech partnerships and licensing.
Founded in 2015, TuSimple's plans have shifted toward the Asian market following layoffs and hurdles, including U.S. delisting and internal conflicts.

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TuSimple Holdings Inc.: TuSimple Holdings Inc., a California-based startup with Chinese ties, is shifting its focus to video game and movie production using its generative AI technology. The company will develop an animated film and video game based on "The Three-Body Problem" series. Despite this, TuSimple will continue its work in the autonomous vehicle sector. Struggles include a U.S. delisting, boardroom issues, and a strategic refocus on the Asian market after winding down U.S. operations.

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2023-12：: TuSimple announced it would wind down its American operations and focus on the Asian market after multiple rounds of layoffs.

2024-08-14：: TuSimple announced it is getting into video game and movie production and will work with a Shanghai company to develop an animated film and video game based on 'The Three-Body Problem' using its generative AI technology.

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