The Next Phase of Artificial Intelligence

Summary

Yann LeCun and JP Vert discuss the next phase of AI beyond LLMs, focusing on world models for physical interaction and AI in biology. They explain the need for new architectures, the timeline for consumer applications, and the strength of the European AI ecosystem, particularly in Paris.

• Yann LeCun predicts 2026 as the year of the world model.
• Physical AI requires different architectures than LLMs.
• JP Vert says AI is already disrupting drug discovery and biology.
• Both emphasize the need for multimodality and multiscale models.
• They discuss why they left big tech companies to start their own ventures.
• The European AI ecosystem, particularly in Paris, is strong for deep tech.
• Consumer-facing physical AI applications are 3-5 years away.
• AI for biology is already being used in pharma and hospitals.