# Future of general LLM work (interp/inference/alignment) vs agentic/physical AI (VLA, multimodal) for career [D] > Source: > Published: 2026-09-18 01:00:10+00:00 I'm at a crossroads with two grad school options that would take me in somewhat different research directions, and I wanted some general advice on these fields, their growth, and industry alignment. I'm leaving out the specifics of the programs since I'm tryna compare the research/career trajectorie