Harvard talk: why world models and JEPAs need more theory and math
randall_balestr · x · 2026-09-11
Randall Balestrera is speaking at Harvard on world models, the LeCun-family research line, and why advancing JEPAs requires more theory and mathematics. A notable public talk from someone close to the JEPA research agenda, relevant for anyone following world-model research.
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