World models researcher Danijar Hafner named to MIT Technology Review's 35 Innovators Under 35
polkirichenko · x · 2026-09-11
Danijar Hafner, known for his work on world models, has been named one of MIT Technology Review's 35 Innovators Under 35.
He describes the past 8 years of training world models and leveraging them for imagination training and motor control as an incredible journey. The recognition underscores his standing in the research community.
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