Meta’s Chief AI Scientist Yann LeCun is reportedly planning to leave the company to start his own artificial intelligence venture, signaling a major shift in the AI research landscape.
LeCun, one of the pioneers of deep learning and a key architect of Meta’s AI strategy, has played a crucial role in advancing open-source AI initiatives. His potential departure comes as major tech firms intensify efforts to commercialize AI breakthroughs amid growing competition from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic.
Industry experts believe LeCun’s move could reshape the next phase of AI innovation, blending academic research with entrepreneurial execution. Meta has not yet issued an official statement regarding his exit or the rumored startup plans.
