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  1. RESEARCH · TechCrunch AI English(EN) ·

    Cheaper, faster, and culturally aware, Avataar’s video AI is built for India’s scale

    Avataar AI, an Indian startup, has launched Varya, a new video generation model optimized for the Indian market. Built using distillation from Alibaba's Wan 2.2, Varya is significantly faster and cheaper than existing models, aiming to make AI video accessible at scale in India. The model is designed to understand local cultural nuances and will be released as an open-weight model on the India AI Kosh portal, reflecting India's strategy to focus on AI applications and developer ecosystems rather than solely on foundation models. AI

    IMPACT This launch could significantly lower the barrier to entry for AI video generation in emerging markets, potentially accelerating adoption and innovation.

  2. RESEARCH · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) ·

    Avataar AI has launched Varya, a video model distilled from Alibaba's Wan 2.2 for the Indian market. The model generates 5-second 720p clips in 45 seconds at ju

    Avataar AI has released Varya, a new video generation model specifically designed for the Indian market. This model is derived from Alibaba's Wan 2.2 and can produce 5-second, 720p video clips in approximately 45 seconds. Varya is positioned as a cost-effective solution, estimated to be 20 times cheaper than comparable Western models, and is built with an understanding of local Indian cultural contexts. AI

    IMPACT This release could accelerate AI adoption in emerging markets by providing a more affordable and culturally relevant video generation tool.