Understanding World Models
Jacob explores the concept of world models in AI, emphasizing that these models often rely on heuristics rather than comprehensive causal understanding. He and Daniel discuss the implications of terminology, questioning what constitutes a true world model and whether the term should encompass all aspects of reality or remain limited to specific domains. The conversation highlights the ongoing complexity in defining what it means for a model to truly represent the world.In this clip
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Jacob Andreas: Language, Grounding, and World Models
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