World models

Recent research is focused on developing world models to enhance real-world AI capabilities. This includes projects from Google DeepMind and studies led by Fei-Fei Li, alongside the establishment of a new company by Yan LeCun dedicated to this area. Studies indicate that world models can address known limitations of large language models, facilitating AI applications in robotics. While definitions of world models vary, they center on how intelligent systems represent the external world. Humans rely on mental models for navigation and decision-making, reflecting the need for accurate world models in AI.