Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun leaving for startup


Meta will be a partner of the new company, according to LeCun. — AFP

NEW YORK: Meta's chief artificial intelligence researcher Yann LeCun on Wednesday confirmed he is departing the tech giant to focus on a startup seeking a breakthrough in machine intelligence.

"As many of you have heard through rumours or recent media articles, I am planning to leave Meta after 12 years," LeCun said in a post on his Facebook page.

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