Meta’s Chief AI Scientist Departs After 12 Years

Yann LeCun, one of Meta’s most prominent AI researchers, is leaving the company after 12 years to establish his own artificial intelligence startup. The departure, which LeCun announced recently, marks a significant departure from the tech giant as the company navigates organizational restructuring.

LeCun’s exit represents part of a broader wave of leadership changes at Meta, as the company continues to accelerate and restructure its AI strategy. The resignation joins other recent departures and organizational shifts within the social media and technology conglomerate, signaling potential strategic realignment within the organization.

According to reports, LeCun is set to leave Meta at the end of 2025, giving the company time to manage the transition. As one of the AI industry’s most influential figures, his departure could have ripple effects across the competitive AI landscape, particularly as major tech companies vie for top talent in the rapidly evolving field.

Sources

• Engadget: Meta’s Chief AI Scientist is Leaving the Company After 12 Years
• Bitget: Meta’s Chief AI Scientist Resigns as Company Accelerates AI Strategy Restructuring
• MarketScreener: Yann LeCun to Leave Meta Platforms as Chief AI Scientist at the End of the Year 2025

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