John Carmack presented insights on AI research at Upper Bound 2025, focusing on the intersection of gaming technology and machine learning. His slides indicated an interest in creating systems capable of real-time decisions and learning, potentially referencing his experience with classic gaming (like Atari). Commentary highlights ongoing development in the AI space, particularly by companies like comma.ai, and indicates a potential for collaboration or influence in his research. Audiences are eager for both the presentation video and any related publications. While there’s excitement about the project, opinions are mixed on whether this will lead to significant breakthroughs towards AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). Overall, observers see value in Carmack's endeavors, albeit with caution regarding the scalability of current AI models to AGI.