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Attend this physics colloquium featuring Yann LeCun from New York University as he explores the revolutionary concept of world models and their transformative impact on artificial intelligence development. Discover how world models enable AI systems to understand and predict complex environments by building internal representations of the world around them. Learn about the theoretical foundations behind these models and their practical applications in advancing machine learning capabilities. Examine the current state of AI research and gain insights into future directions where world models could reshape how artificial intelligence systems perceive, reason about, and interact with their environments. Explore the intersection of physics principles and AI methodology as LeCun discusses the mathematical frameworks underlying world model architectures. Understand the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in developing more sophisticated AI systems capable of genuine understanding rather than pattern matching. Gain perspective on how world models could bridge the gap between current AI limitations and human-like intelligence, potentially revolutionizing fields from robotics to scientific discovery.
Syllabus
Colloquium Dec 11, 2025 - World Models and the Future of AI
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NYU Physics