# Runway Raises $315M for AI World Models

An episode of [AI Chat: AI News on Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, Perplexity](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1669990482), 11 Feb 2026, 13 min.

Audio: https://content.rss.com/episodes/365073/2542571/ai-chat-podcast/2026_02_11_17_57_37_5256b46e-bb8d-4fd3-96b8-f369ef8f8430.mp3

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode, we discuss Runway's recent $315 million Series E funding round, which has boosted their valuation to $5.3 billion. We also explore their focus on 'world models' for advanced AI video generation and the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding deepfakes. Chapters 03:24 Understanding AI World Models 05:41 Runway's Technology & Edge 10:22 Deepfake Regulations & Ethics 13:40 Competition & Future Outlook Links • Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.ai • AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer • Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle

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