Scaling works. These researchers are betting billions it isn't enough
Transformers have ruled AI for a decade. But some think world models, pure reinforcement learning or neurosymbolic AI might be a better path to true intelligence
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Published: 7 July 2026
Source: Transformer
Category: News
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Retrieved: 14 July 2026
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