Why AMI Labs’ Alexandre LeBrun won’t call his AI ‘AGI’ or ‘superintelligence’
AMI Labs, founded by Yann LeCun, focuses on developing world models that use physics to understand and interact with the real world, avoiding terms like "AGI" or "superintelligence." LeBrun emphasizes the need for these models to be validated in real-world applications, particularly in robotics and manufacturing, and is seeking partnerships with industries in South Korea to train them on real environments. The lab has raised $1.03 billion but has not yet released a product or set a timeline.
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