World Models
Summary
Ankit Maloo surveys the growing interest in world models across major labs, outlining what world models are, how they differ from token-based LLMs, and how they apply to simulations, code execution, and markets. The piece compiles announcements and research highlights to argue that causal understanding and real-world outcomes are central to the next AI era, with implications for business strategy and automation. It also discusses practical challenges, compute needs, and the roadmap ahead.