Three smartphones recreate the classic 'bullet time' from *The Matrix*! The a16z podcast features a conversation with World Labs co-founders Fei-Fei Li, Justin Johnson, Ben Mildenhall, and a16z partner Martin Casado, discussing their world model Atlas, designed for spatial intelligence. The iconic 'bullet time' shot from *The Matrix* used to require hundreds of cameras, green screens, and complex calibration. According to the Atlas team, now you can achieve the same effect with just three smartphones capturing the same scene, allowing virtual cameras to freely move through a frozen moment from new perspectives. Large language models predict the next word, video models predict the next frame; Atlas aims to solve for the 'next viewpoint.' This could be a significant step for world models, moving from generating visuals to understanding spatial environments. WorldLabs Atlas