Join host Craig Smith on episode #174 of Eye on AI as he sits down with Tianmin Shu, Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University in both the Computer Science and Cognitive Science departments. In this episode, Tianmin unravels the fascinating concept of world models and their intersection with artificial and human intelligence. Discover how these models, rooted in cognitive science, offer a blueprint for understanding our environment and enhancing AI's ability to interpret, predict, and interact within it. Explore the intricate dance between AI and cognitive science as Tianmin shares insights from his rich academic journey from UCLA to MIT, leading to his innovative work on social aspects of AI and the development of agents capable of human-level cooperation and understanding. Dive deep into the discussion on the integration of world models with large language models, and how this synergy could revolutionize AI's predictive capabilities and reasoning, paving the way for more intuitive and interactive systems across various domains, especially in household environments. Don't miss this riveting exploration of the next frontier in artificial intelligence research and its potential to transform our interaction with technology. Remember to rate us on Apple Podcast and Spotify if you're intrigued by the insights shared in this episode! This episode is sponsored by 1Password. 1Password combines industry-leading security with award-winning design to bring private, secure, and user-friendly password management to everyone. Companies lose hours every day just from employees forgetting and resetting passwords. A single data breach costs millions of dollars. 1Password secures every sign-in to save you time and money. Right now, my listeners get a free 2-week trial at: www.1password.com/eyeonai Stay Updated: Craig Smith Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigss Eye on A.I. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOn_AI