Meta’s chief AI scientist, Yann LeCun, is reportedly preparing to leave the company to start his own venture. The former Turing Award winner, who also teaches at New York University, is said to be raising capital for a startup that will concentrate on "world models," a type of AI that builds an internal understanding of its environment to predict outcomes. His planned exit comes amid Meta’s broader AI restructuring, including the formation of Meta Superintelligence Labs and a major investment in data‑labeling firm Scale AI. LeCun has expressed skepticism about current AI hype, emphasizing the need for more fundamental breakthroughs. Leer más →

Meta announced a reshuffle of its artificial intelligence leadership, highlighting the appointment of a new head of Products and Applied Research and the addition of a top technical expert to its AI team. The company also confirmed a temporary pause on hiring across its Meta Superintelligence Labs, except for business‑critical roles, as it plans headcount growth through 2026. Existing leaders such as Yann LeCun remain in place, while others see their reporting lines adjusted. The changes signal a strategic pause while Meta evaluates future AI investments. Leer más →