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1h agoMeta’s Chief Scientist Yann LeCun to Launch New AI Venture After Exit

Meta’s chief AI scientist Yann LeCun confirmed he will leave the company to form an independent startup focused on advancing next-generation artificial intelligence systems. His departure comes at a time when research institutions and technology firms are rapidly competing for leadership in foundational model development. Industry observers view the move as part of a broader trend of top AI researchers transitioning into entrepreneurial roles.
LeCun’s new venture is expected to explore alternative architectures and training approaches within the evolving AI landscape.
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1h agoMeta’s Chief Scientist Yann LeCun to Launch New AI Venture After Exit

Meta’s chief AI scientist Yann LeCun confirmed he will leave the company to form an independent startup focused on advancing next-generation artificial intelligence systems. His departure comes at a time when research institutions and technology firms are rapidly competing for leadership in foundational model development. Industry observers view the move as part of a broader trend of top AI researchers transitioning into entrepreneurial roles.
LeCun’s new venture is expected to explore alternative architectures and training approaches within the evolving AI landscape.
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Yann LeCun will exit Meta to build his own AI startup, reflecting accelerating commercialization and researcher-led innovation in advanced AI development.
Meta’s chief AI scientist Yann LeCun confirmed he will leave the company to form an independent startup focused on advancing next-generation artificial intelligence systems. His departure comes at a time when research institutions and technology firms are rapidly competing for leadership in foundational model development. Industry observers view the move as part of a broader trend of top AI researchers transitioning into entrepreneurial roles.
LeCun’s new venture is expected to explore alternative architectures and training approaches within the evolving AI landscape.

Meta’s chief AI scientist Yann LeCun confirmed he will leave the company to form an independent startup focused on advancing next-generation artificial intelligence systems. His departure comes at a time when research institutions and technology firms are rapidly competing for leadership in foundational model development. Industry observers view the move as part of a broader trend of top AI researchers transitioning into entrepreneurial roles.
LeCun’s new venture is expected to explore alternative architectures and training approaches within the evolving AI landscape.
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Nov 14, 2025 • 15:24 IST