Calling America - World Models Are Back

In this episode, we dive into the resurgence of world models in AI and explore why the industry is revisiting neurosymbolic approaches. We challenge the dominance of data-centric models and discuss how combining symbolic knowledge with machine learning could unlock new breakthroughs. Our conversation highlights Europe's unique strengths and potential as a leader in this evolving landscape. We also address the importance of domain expertise and mathematics, and question whether the current AI race is stifling real innovation. Join us for a candid discussion on what the next wave of AI could—and should—look like. We thank our partner [**SIEMENS** ](

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Calling America - World Models Are Back is an episode from KI in der Industrie by Robert Weber / Peter Seeberg.

This episode is 20:39 long.

This episode was published on Mar 11, 2026.

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