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Westlake University launches world model and physical intelligence research center

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Westlake University has established a new research center dedicated to world models and physical intelligence. The center, located at the Yungu Campus, officially opened on October 31st. It will be led by Yu Kaicheng, with Jin Yaochu serving as the chief scientist. AI

IMPACT This new center could advance research in world models and physical intelligence, potentially leading to new AI capabilities.

RANK_REASON Establishment of a new research center focused on AI-related topics. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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Westlake University launches world model and physical intelligence research center

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    Westlake University Opens a World Model Research Center Led by Yu Kaicheng

    Westlake University opened a world model research center at its Yungu Campus on October 31, directed by Yu Kaicheng with Jin Yaochu as chief scientist, to focus on physical intelligence.

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