The article reports that Yann LeCun has confirmed he is behind a new AI startup focused on building so called world models, systems designed to understand and reason about how the world works rather than just predicting text. The company is still largely secretive but is reportedly seeking funding at a valuation of around $5 billion, reflecting strong investor confidence in the idea. LeCun has argued that current generative AI systems are limited and that world models are key to achieving more advanced, human like intelligence. The piece notes that this approach could have major implications for robotics, planning, and scientific research. Overall, the story highlights growing interest in next generation AI architectures that go beyond today’s large language models.
