RL Legend Szepesvári Defends Academia: Your Research Raises the Water Level
CsabaSzepesvari · x · 2026-11-01
Csaba Szepesvári, a leading figure in reinforcement learning, posted encouragement for researchers doubting the value of academia amid the AI boom: industry is climbing visible peaks (AI benchmarks, AGI, Scaling), while academia is raising the "rising sea" of fundamental research. Curiosity-driven research will eventually carry everyone to entirely new peaks. The post includes a meme showing industry climbers racing to summits labeled AI Benchmarks, AGI, and Scaling, while academia and small boats float on a sea labeled "Academia & Curiosity-driven Research".
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