Jing Ji Guan Cha Bao·2025-08-21 08:25Group 1 - Google DeepMind released a new model called Genie 3, which can generate interactive 3D virtual environments based on user prompts, showcasing enhanced real-time interaction capabilities compared to previous AI models [2] - Genie 3 introduces a feature called "Promptable World Events," allowing users to dynamically alter the generated environment through text commands, significantly expanding user interaction possibilities [2] - The performance of Genie 3 has sparked discussions about "World Models," which represent a potential pathway towards achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) [2] Group 2 - The concept of "World Models" is inspired by the human brain's ability to create and utilize an "inner world" for predictive capabilities, allowing individuals to simulate future scenarios based on current inputs [4][5] - Historical attempts to replicate this capability in AI include early models that used feedback control theories and symbolic reasoning, evolving through the integration of statistical learning methods [6][7] - The term "World Model" was coined by Jürgen Schmidhuber in 1990, emphasizing the need for AI to understand and simulate the real world comprehensively [7] Group 3 - The implementation of World Models involves several key stages: representation learning, dynamic modeling, control and planning, and result output, each contributing to the AI's ability to simulate and interact with the environment [11][12][13][14] - World Models can significantly enhance various fields, including embodied intelligence, digital twins, education, and gaming, by allowing AI to actively engage and learn from simulated environments [15][16][17] Group 4 - The emergence of World Models has raised ethical and governance concerns, particularly regarding the potential blurring of lines between reality and virtuality, as well as the implications for user behavior and societal norms [18][19][20] - Experts in the AI field are divided on the necessity of World Models for achieving AGI, with some advocating for their importance while others suggest alternative approaches may suffice [21][22][23][24] Group 5 - The exploration of World Models represents a significant challenge to understanding cognition and the mechanisms of reality, positioning AI as a participant in the age-old quest to comprehend the workings of the world [25]