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.