Yann LeCun on World Models: Predicting representations, not just pixels
TheTuringPost · x · 2026-09-01
Industry leaders like Yann LeCun discuss "world models" as systems building internal maps to anticipate the future, but approaches differ. The article outlines three broad definitions: 1. Predicting future observations (pixels/frames); 2. Predicting future representations (JEPA-style); 3. Predicting future states/concepts.
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