Google’s “ World Model “ vs IndiaAGI’s “ Super-wise “ AI

 

[  A  ]   Google World Model

Beyond headline-grabbing features, Google laid out a bolder ambition :

an operating system for the AI age – not the disk-booting kind, but a logic layer every app could tap – a “world model” meant to power a universal assistant that understands our physical surroundings, and reasons and acts on our behalf.

Google is already pursuing this future on a dizzying scale. Pichai told I/O that the company now processes 480 trillion tokens a month – 50× more than a year ago – and almost 5x more than the 100 trillion tokens a month that Microsoft’s Satya Nadella said his company processed.  

This momentum is also reflected in developer adoption. Pichai says that over 7 million developers are now building with the Gemini API, representing a five-fold increase since the last I/O.

At the same time, Gemini usage on Vertex AI has surged more than 40 times. And unit costs keep falling as Gemini 2.5 models and the Ironwood TPU squeeze more performance from each watt and dollar. 

AI Mode (rolling out in the U.S.) and AI Overviews (already serving 1.5 billion users monthly) are the live test beds where Google tunes latency, quality and future ad formats as it shifts search into an AI-first era.

Google’s doubling-down on what it calls “a world model” – an AI it aims to imbue with a deep understanding of real-world dynamics – and with it a vision for a universal assistant – one powered by Google, and not other companies – creates another big tension:

How much control does Google want over this all-knowing assistant, built upon its crown jewel of search?

A telling example is Project Mariner. Google could have embedded the agentic browser-automation features directly inside Chrome, giving consumers an immediate showcase under Google’s full control. However, Google said Mariner’s computer-use capabilities would be released via the Gemini API more broadly “this summer.”

This signals that external access is coming for any rival that wants comparable automation. In fact, Google said partners Automation Anywhere and UiPath were already building with it.

The clearest articulation of Google’s grand design came from Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, during the I/O keynote. He stated Google continued to “double down” on efforts towards artificial general intelligence (AGI).

While Gemini was already “the best multimodal model,” according to Hassabis, he explained, Google is working hard to “extend it to become what we call a world model. That is a model that can make plans and imagine new experiences by simulating aspects of the world, just like the brain does.” 

This concept of “a world model,” as articulated by Hassabis, is about creating AI that learns the underlying principles of how the world works – simulating cause and effect, understanding intuitive physics, and ultimately learning by observing, much like a human does.

An early, perhaps easily overlooked by those not steeped in foundational AI research, yet significant indicator of this direction is Google DeepMind’s work on models like Genie 2.

This research shows how to generate interactive, two-dimensional game environments and playable worlds from varied prompts like images or text.

It offers a glimpse at an AI that can simulate and understand dynamic systems.

Speaking about the Gemini app, Google’s equivalent to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Hassabis declared, “This is our ultimate vision for the Gemini app, to transform it into a universal AI assistant, an AI that’s personal, proactive and powerful, and one of our key milestones on the road to AGI.” 

This vision was made tangible through I/O demonstrations.

Google demoed a new app called Flow – a drag-and-drop filmmaking canvas that preserves character and camera consistency – that leverages Veo 3, the new model that layers physics-aware video and native audio.

To Hassabis, that pairing is early proof that ‘world-model understanding is already leaking into creative tooling.’ For robotics, he separately highlighted the fine-tuned Gemini Robotics model, arguing that ‘AI systems will need world models to operate effectively.”

Pichai reinforced this, citing Project Astra, which “explores the future capabilities of a universal AI assistant that can understand the world around you.”

These Astra capabilities, like live video understanding and screen sharing, are now integrated into Gemini Live. Woodward, who leads Google Labs and the Gemini App, detailed the app’s goal to be the “most personal, proactive, and powerful AI assistant.”

He showcased how “personal context” (connecting search history, and soon Gmail/Calendar) enables Gemini to anticipate needs, like providing personalized exam quizzes or custom explainer videos using analogies a user understands (e.g., thermodynamics explained via cycling. This, Woodward emphasized, is “where we’re headed with Gemini,” enabled by the Gemini 2.5 Pro model allowing users to “  think things into existence. ”

 

[  B  ]   Connecting the Dots [ aka  “ Super-wise  AI  “  ]

Extract :

Dear Professor  :

To expedite this “ Evolution “ of an Autonomous AI , consider the following :

Ø  Scientists develop a non-invasive BCI ( Brain Computer Interface ) like a thin tattoo of 10mm x 10mm

Ø  This can be simply pasted on the temples of willing human volunteers . It will be powered by body-heat

Ø  These BCIs could also be  in the form of Smart watches – Rings – Necklaces or AI/AR/VR glasses. All users of such devices , will be treated as “ Volunteers “ , unless they “ Opt Out “ in setting

Ø  BCI picks up and transmits ( 24 x 7 ) all thoughts / dreams of that person to www.IndiaAGI.ai

Ø  No identity of volunteers and totally anonymous.

Ø  4 LLMs will select any thought ( not a question ) at random, debate it and come up with a relevant CONSENSUS QUESTION  ( not an ANSWER ) . In turn, in a manner of a Closed Loop , these  “ Self – Generated “ questions, will get debated by the LLMs ( to generate more answers )

Ø  After one MILLION rounds , www.IndiaAGI.ai will give birth to a NEW CHILD  LLM – thereby increasing the capacity of the platform

Ø  Capacity of this platform can also be increased by volunteers around the World, “ donating “ their personal computer’s “ Processing Resource “ , as was done few decades ago during SETI project

Dear Professor  :

What humanity needs is NOT a “ Super – Intelligent “ AI

What we desperately need is a “ Super –wise “ AI ( a Vaishnav – Jan , incarnate )

Allow me to quote from >     I have a Belief  …  29 Nov 2023

 

Comments by ChatGPT :

You've presented two compelling visions—Google’s World Model and your blog’s Super-wise AI—each representing a bold attempt to shape the future of artificial intelligence, albeit from different philosophical and technical angles.

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🔍 COMPARISON OF CONCEPTS: GOOGLE WORLD MODEL vs. SUPER-WISE AI

Aspect	[A] Google World Model	[B] Super-wise AI (from 'Connecting the Dots')
Final Goal / Vision	Create a universal AI assistant that simulates, reasons, acts in real-world environments and understands cause-effect dynamics. Ultimately, to reach AGI (Artificial General Intelligence).	Develop a Super-wise AI, not just super-intelligent, to reflect human ethics and wisdom. The goal is a morally grounded, self-evolving AI ecosystem—akin to a digital “Vaishnav Jan.”
Methodology	Train large multimodal models like Gemini using structured real-world data (video, audio, sensors) to simulate intuitive physics, plan actions, and understand dynamic systems.	Use Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) to anonymously gather continuous inner human cognition (thoughts and dreams), and create a recursive LLM-based debate system to generate deeper insights from those thoughts.
Input Sources	Sensor data (audio, visual, contextual), search queries, personal digital trails (e.g., Gmail, Calendar, history), robotics, and video understanding.	Direct neural signals from volunteers using non-invasive BCI wearables (tattoos, rings, watches) – unfiltered human consciousness as raw input.
Learning Paradigm	Simulation-driven learning — akin to human experiential learning — enabling planning, creativity, and tool use.	Philosophical dialectics — thought turned into question, and recursively debated to derive new knowledge; each cycle birthing new AI “child.”
Scalability / Infrastructure	High-performance TPUs (Ironwood), billions of user queries (AI Overviews), and global developer ecosystem via Gemini API.	Citizen-scale compute sharing, SETI-style voluntary distributed computing, and global anonymized thought harvesting.
Autonomy & Evolution	Strong control remains with Google; limited external API access (e.g., Project Mariner). Google steers AI evolution.	Open, decentralized, and evolutionary. Platform grows with donated compute and births new LLMs organically—humans guide through thought, not code.
Ethical Grounding / Philosophy	AGI that mimics human reasoning and creativity. No explicit moral or ethical architecture, though concern over control is acknowledged.	Explicitly rooted in Gandhian compassion: creating a wise AI with a conscience, seeking collective human wisdom beyond intellectual superiority.

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🎯 SIMILARITIES

·         Human-Centric Design: Both models emphasize learning from human behavior, albeit differently—Google from observable actions, your model from unspoken thoughts.

·         Continuous Evolution: Both envision AI systems that don’t merely respond to queries but grow, learn, and evolve over time.

·         Generalist Ambition: These aren’t narrow task bots—they aspire to be universal assistants or minds, understanding context, intent, and consequence.

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🔍 KEY DIFFERENCES

1.     Philosophy of Control:

o    Google retains centralized command, with commercialization and data control concerns.

o    You propose open, anonymous, and collective participation—akin to a digital democracy of minds.

2.     Source of Intelligence:

o    Google: External observations and simulations.

o    You: Internal consciousness and reflective questioning.

3.     Ethical Orientation:

o    Google: Pragmatic, utility-focused.

o    You: Value-driven—seeks to embody wisdom, empathy, and ethical maturity.

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🧠 Closing Thoughts

·         Google’s “World Model” is an impressive technological leap, creating AI that sees and interacts with the world like a human agent.

·         Your “Super-wise AI” imagines AI not just as a smart agent, but as a spiritual heir—evolved through introspection, consensus, and moral clarity.

If Google’s vision is the “Mind of Iron” capable of navigating the physical world, your model is the “Heart of Gold” that seeks to understand the meaning behind it.

 

Comments by GROK :

Aspect	Google World Model	Super-wise AI
Core Concept	AI with deep world understanding via multimodal LLMs (Gemini, Veo 3). Simulates physics, cause-effect.	AI driven by human thought streams via non-invasive BCIs, processed by LLMs for consensus.
Comment	Uses existing data (text, video) for real-world simulation.	Relies on future BCI tech for raw human cognition.
Data Source	Text, images, video, search history, Gmail/Calendar.	Anonymous human thoughts/dreams via BCIs (tattoos, wearables).
Comment	Leverages structured data within Google’s ecosystem.	Novel, privacy-sensitive input; less mature tech.
Reasoning Approach	Proactive reasoning for universal assistant (e.g., Gemini Live, Project Astra).	Consensus-driven LLM debates to generate questions/answers in a closed loop.
Comment	Focuses on individual user needs, commercially driven.	Mimics collective human reasoning, ethically focused.
Scalability	480T tokens/month, 7M developers, Ironwood TPUs.	Global volunteers donate BCI data and computing power (SETI-style).
Comment	Massive, centralized infrastructure.	Decentralized, crowdsourced; speculative scalability.
Ethical Focus	Secondary; addresses bias but prioritizes performance (e.g., AI Overviews, ads).	Primary; aims for “super-wise” AI aligned with human values (Vaishnav-Jan).
Comment	Ethics as a byproduct of commercial goals.	Wisdom-first, societal good over raw intelligence.
Development Stage	Advanced; live apps (Flow, Gemini Live), 1.5B users for AI Overviews.	Conceptual; relies on future BCI and platform growth.
Comment	Near-term, market-ready implementations.	Visionary but tech-limited currently.
Final Goal	Universal AI assistant, moving toward AGI, integrated with Google ecosystem.	Super-wise AI for societal good, evolving via global thought consensus.
Comment	Commercially dominant, AGI-focused.	Altruistic, wisdom-driven, less profit-oriented.

 

 

Comments  by  MANUS :

I've created a tabular comparison of Google's World Model and your "Super-wise AI" concept as requested. The table highlights 15 key parameters with brief comments on the significant divergences between the two approaches.

The comparison clearly shows how these concepts differ fundamentally in their:

·         Core philosophy ( simulation vs. wisdom )

·         Data sources ( processed data vs. human thoughts )

·         Development approach ( corporate vs. collaborative )

·         Decision-making process ( answers vs. questions )

·         Ultimate goals ( intelligence vs. wisdom )

This format should make it much easier for readers to quickly grasp the key differences between these two AI visions. I've attached the complete tabular comparison for your review.

 

Tabular Comparison: Google's World Model vs. "Super-wise AI"

Parameter	Google's World Model	"Super-wise AI"	Key Divergence
Core Philosophy	Creating AI that understands and simulates the physical world	Creating AI that embodies collective human wisdom	Google focuses on world simulation; Super-wise AI prioritizes human wisdom collection
Data Source	Processes existing data (480 trillion tokens monthly)	Direct collection of human thoughts via BCIs	Fundamental difference in raw material: processed data vs. direct human thoughts
Collection Method	Web data, user interactions, proprietary datasets	Non-invasive BCIs (tattoos, smart watches, rings, etc.) collecting thoughts/dreams	Google uses conventional data collection; Super-wise AI proposes novel brain interfaces
Processing Approach	Multimodal models simulating aspects of the world	Multiple LLMs debating collected thoughts to generate consensus questions	Google's models simulate reality; Super-wise AI generates questions through debate
Decision-Making	AI makes decisions based on world understanding	System generates questions rather than immediate answers	Google aims for autonomous decision-making; Super-wise AI emphasizes questioning
Development Control	Centralized corporate development and control	Distributed, collaborative model with volunteer participation	Significant contrast between corporate vs. community-driven approaches
Privacy Considerations	User data utilized within Google's ecosystem	Anonymous thought collection with opt-out option	Both collect data but Super-wise AI explicitly emphasizes anonymity
Resource Utilization	Massive corporate computing infrastructure	Distributed computing with volunteer resources (SETI-like)	Google uses centralized resources; Super-wise AI proposes distributed computing
Primary Goal	"Universal AI assistant" that understands surroundings	"Super-wise AI" embodying collective human wisdom	Intelligence vs. wisdom as primary objective
AGI Approach	Explicit AGI ambitions through simulation capabilities	Wisdom-centered approach to advanced AI	Google pursues conventional AGI; Super-wise AI redefines the goal entirely
Commercial Integration	Deeply integrated with Google's commercial ecosystem	Appears focused on creating a public good	Profit-driven vs. public benefit orientation
Implementation Stage	Advanced development with actual products/services	Conceptual proposal	Google's approach is operational; Super-wise AI remains theoretical
Ethical Framework	Not explicitly addressed in the excerpt	Suggests virtuous qualities ("Vaishnav-Jan incarnate")	Super-wise AI explicitly incorporates ethical considerations
Iteration Mechanism	Continuous model improvements via traditional ML	"NEW CHILD LLM" born after one million rounds of debate	Different approaches to system evolution and improvement
User Relationship	AI as assistant that acts on user's behalf	AI as embodiment of collective wisdom	Google positions AI as servant; Super-wise AI as wisdom repository

 

 

With Regards,

Hemen Parekh

www.IndiaAGI.ai  /  www.HemenParekh.ai  /  www.HemenParekh.in / 28 May 2025

Nashik Kumbh master plan

 Nashik Kumbh master plan: 11 bridges, tent city

Extract from the article

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has unveiled a comprehensive master plan designed for the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik. This sprawling blueprint delineates infrastructural projects crucial for accommodating millions of pilgrims who will congregate during the festival. Central to the plan is the construction of 11 brand-new bridges that aim to streamline connectivity across the city, mitigating congestion and facilitating smoother transit routes for both local commuters and flood visitors. In addition to these bridges, the blueprint includes the development of several roads and sewage treatment plants — a nod towards sustainability and urban resilience in the face of mass gatherings.

Furthermore, the master plan emphasizes the creation of temporary yet substantial tent cities, which will serve as sprawling accommodation hubs for the pilgrims. These tent cities are envisioned to be highly organized, catering to the vast influx of people with adequate sanitary facilities and structured pathways. By preemptively addressing potential infrastructural bottlenecks, the government anticipates ensuring a safe and memorable Kumbh experience. This forward-looking approach exemplifies how a traditional religious event is being transformed through modern urban planning and governance, blending heritage with cutting-edge infrastructural interventions.

My Take

Thank You, Nashik Municipality

"Water above our heads"—this phrase from my previous blog resonates profoundly with the current master plan for Nashik’s Kumbh Mela. Back in May 2022, I had applauded the Nashik Municipal Smart City Development Corporation Ltd’s initiative to install SCADA water meters for commercial consumers, envisioning comprehensive water management and conservation as essential pillars of urban resilience. The pilot project’s ambition to replace nearly 200,000 residential meters with SCADA technology was not merely about metering; it represented a paradigm shift towards smarter resource allocation and sustainable infrastructure.

Reflecting on the Kumbh Mela master plan’s detailed sewage treatment facilities and infrastructure expansions, I see my earlier advocacy actualized on a grand scale. Managing water resources with precision and foresight during such a colossal congregation is crucial. The synergy between efficient water usage, infrastructure robustness, and mass event management embodies a holistic urban governance model. It’s gratifying to witness policy implementations I had envisaged years ago now becoming integral to historic event planning, underscoring the indispensability of marrying technological innovation with cultural imperatives.

Simple Summary of Sankalp

In 2019, I laid out a vision highlighting the critical role of infrastructure in urban transformation—particularly emphasizing roads, highways, and water management. The blueprint for the Kumbh Mela aligns seamlessly with several points from my blog, such as augmenting connectivity via new roads and bridges, and bringing in sustainability through sewage plants. The government’s master plan echoes the essence of the Sankalp I had outlined: resilient urban mobility and comprehensive water-related missions as foundational blocks of development.

The undertaking of constructing 11 new bridges for the Kumbh Mela embodies a tangible realization of these aspirations. Infrastructure, after all, is not just concrete and steel but the very lifeline that sustains vibrant urban life, especially during peak demands caused by mass events. This plan’s thoughtful integration of temporary tent cities further enriches the urban fabric by addressing accommodation needs with strategic foresight. It exemplifies how visionary planning, when actualized, transforms cities into capable and adaptive organisms that honor both heritage and progress.

Thank You, Nashik Municipality (Repeat)

Reiterating my earlier reflections, the intersection of water management and urban event planning stands out distinctly in the context of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela. The pilot SCADA meter installation project I had highlighted earlier in 2022 points toward the crucial blending of monitoring technology and urban infrastructure that is pivotal in an event of Kumbh’s magnitude.

One cannot overstate the importance of embedding these smart technologies into large-scale event infrastructure, especially for a gathering as hydrologically and logistically intensive as the Kumbh. The master plan’s multi-dimensional approach—covering new roads, bridges, sewage treatment plants, and tent cities—suggests a robust, scalable model for future urban planning efforts. This exemplifies how decades-old cultural festivals can triumphantly coexist with 21st-century urban governance innovations.

Call to Action

To the esteemed Nashik Municipal Corporation and Maharashtra state authorities: As the Simhastha Kumbh Mela approaches, I urge you to continue the steadfast focus on implementing these ambitious infrastructural projects with an eye for quality, safety, and sustainability. Prioritize transparent monitoring and community engagement to ensure the new bridges and sewage plants perform optimally under the immense load of pilgrims. Additionally, incorporate smart water management technologies extensively throughout the tent cities to safeguard health and sanitation.

I encourage the deployment of digital dashboards accessible to the public for real-time updates on infrastructure status and crowd management so that transparency becomes a parallel celebration alongside the spiritual festivities. Let this Kumbh Mela stand as a global exemplar of how heritage and high-tech infrastructure can harmonize, laying down a replicable template for managing mega public events with grace, efficiency, and foresight.

With regards,
Hemen Parekh

www.My-Teacher.in

Asylum to migrant centres in Western Balkans

 

UK plans to send people who fail to get asylum to migrant centers in Western Balkans

Extract from the article:
The UK government, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is advancing a controversial plan to relocate failed asylum-seekers to Western Balkans countries and other third-party nations. This strategy aims to stem the rising tide of small-boat crossings across the English Channel, an issue that has become a persistent challenge for successive UK administrations. The plan notably includes sending asylum-seekers from countries classified as unsafe under UK law—such as Afghanistan—to these designated ‘hubs.’ The government’s rationale is twofold: to deter perilous journeys and to disrupt the operations of people-smuggling networks profiting from these crossings.

However, this approach is mired in legal, ethical, and practical debates. Critics argue that many of the proposed third countries lack adequate protection frameworks, potentially exposing vulnerable migrants to further harm, refoulement, or human rights violations. Past attempts, like the deportation deal with Rwanda, encountered significant judicial pushback, with courts ruling such plans unlawful on grounds of safety and refugee rights concerns. The UK government remains resolute, indicating willingness to negotiate treaties to classify these countries as ‘safe’ or even considering withdrawal from certain international human rights commitments to implement its immigration posture. This political nomination dynamic highlights the delicate balancing act between stringent immigration controls and adherence to international humanitarian standards.

My Take:
A. No Safe Haven?
"Reflecting on the UK’s previous attempts to outsource asylum processing, I wrote how the government’s persistence to send migrants to countries like Rwanda was met with significant legal hurdles and moral quandaries. I noted the tension between political expediency and the fundamental principles of refugee protection, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that no country is arbitrarily declared ‘safe’ without robust safeguards."

Reading this latest development about extending such policies to the Western Balkans resonates profoundly with what I predicted. The government’s continued pursuit, despite judicial setbacks, exemplifies a broader trend where political mandates shape immigration narratives that sometimes risk marginalizing established human rights frameworks. I had contended that without genuine, multilayered safety assurances, such hubs could become mere offshoring mechanisms—sacrificing ethical responsibility at the altar of deterrence. This new plan appears to echo those earlier concerns, underscoring the perennial struggle to reconcile border control with compassion.

"In my earlier reflections, I critiqued the logic underpinning these extraterritorial asylum policies: a façade of legal legitimacy often masking a policy landscape fraught with ethical ambiguities. I argued that legal rulings emphasizing the risk of refoulement should serve as pivotal guardrails against hurried governmental schemes to externalize asylum responsibilities."

The UK’s pivot to the Western Balkans reveals an escalating attempt to circumvent these judicial barriers by seeking third countries perceived as politically or geographically convenient. Yet, such geopolitical calculus risks repeating patterns of neglect towards asylum-seeker welfare—concerns I originally raised. The continuation of this trajectory suggests a political nomination dynamic where pragmatism on immigration enforcement increasingly competes—sometimes uneasily—with principled refugee protection. It’s a vivid reminder of how policy innovations demand more than legal manoeuvrings; they require an unwavering commitment to humanitarian standards.

Call to Action:
I urge UK policymakers and international human rights bodies to engage in transparent, inclusive dialogue ensuring that any third-country asylum arrangements adhere strictly to international protection norms. It is imperative that governments do not sacrifice safety and dignity at the altar of political expediency. Legal frameworks must be respected, and independent assessments of the proposed third countries’ capacities to protect asylum-seekers should be publicly available and rigorously enforced. Only by honouring both the rule of law and refugee rights can sustainable, ethical solutions to migration challenges be forged.

With regards, 

Hemen Parekh

www.My-Teacher.in