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#WAY_Anima

Sponsored Project

  • Alan Rexroth, Director/Producer
  • Hakan Cirak, Producer
Anima Anandkumar and David Zierler, Director of the Caltech Heritage Project, in a joint interview at The Caltech Archives during our Teaser Shoot in December 2025.

About the Project

Animashree Anandkumar is a powerhouse in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Her status is that of a world-leading AI researcher and pioneer, driving the technology forward from both academic and industrial fronts.

On her path to building the next revolution in AI (models for the physical world on a large scale) she encounters unexpected challenges: Most governments understand chatbots, but they don't understand how AI models for the physical world are the new infrastructure of a nation, like roads or water. Anima becomes a crucial bridge, navigating the complex geopolitics of resource allocation and regulation.

#WAY_Anima is an intimate look at a pioneer who is perpetually in motion, fueled by the desire to ensure the algorithms she designs benefit the global village. We explore the human side of AI.