Surface Data vs. Deep Data
Alyosha Efros (UC Berkeley)
https://youtu.be/vk6lgHjjGp8
Jitendra Malik challenges the "bitter lesson" doctrine, arguing that simple scaling is insufficient for true artificial intelligence. By contrasting passive surface data with active, hard-earned deep data, this talk explores the necessity of curiosity-driven exploration and physical embodiment in creating systems that move beyond mere mimicry to genuine understanding of our world.
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Surface Data vs. Deep Data
Alyosha Efros (UC Berkeley)
https://simons.berkeley.edu/talks/alyosha-efros-uc-berkeley-2026-06-11
Topics in Intelligence: World Models and Social Reasoning
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