Podcast
February 27, 2026
What are world models — and are they Europe’s winning AI bet?
These AI systems are attracting attention in Europe thanks to Yann LeCun
2 min read
Maya Dharampal-Hornby is a reporter, covering UK tech for Sifted, based in London. She's also the producer of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast .

Sifted Daily newsletter
Stay one step ahead with news and experts analysis on what’s happening across startup Europe.
Recommended
‘It’s the modern nuclear arms race’: safety expert Denis Shilov on slowing down AI
Shilov launched Paris-based startup White Circle in 2025 to help companies deploying AI to keep the behaviour of the models they use under control
EU Scaleup Fund in talks to back ElevenLabs in $500m round, reports say
Bloc’s flagship investment vehicle mulls first investment outside of the EU
Europe's AI moment is moving from hype to execution
At the upcoming HumanX event, founders, investors and policymakers will gather to explore the realities and challenges of integrating AI into businesses


