Why today’s dominant AI systems may be nearing their limits—and why the next breakthrough will depend on machines that truly understand the real world.
Artificial intelligence is advancing at a remarkable pace, reshaping industries, attracting vast investment, and driving global policy debates. Yet a critical misunderstanding continues to shape how decision-makers think about AI. The misconception is simple but far-reaching: today’s most advanced AI systems are not intelligent in the way humans are. The Rise of Physical Intelligence
A growing body of research suggests that intelligence is not fundamentally linguistic. Language is a representation—a compressed layer built on top of deeper knowledge. The real world is far more complex than text.