The latest offering from Meta’s research labs, the Code World Model (CWM), explores new horizons in code generation by integrating advanced-world model techniques usually associated with game engines. Introduced in a video by Sam Witteveen titled “Meta’s Code World Model,” published on September 26, 2025, this initiative stands out by shifting its focus towards understanding code behavior rather than mere replication. This approach diverges from conventional large language models (LLMs), which often replicate syntax without underpinning it with genuine comprehension. By defining CWM, Meta seeks to imbue the AI model with the ability to reason logically about coding tasks, rather than simply stringing together functional code.