Meta loses its AI research head, as billions in investments hang in the balance

Meta's head of artificial intelligence research, Joelle Pineau, is leaving the company at a time when the tech giant is pouring billions into AI development to keep pace with industry rivals. Pineau, who joined Meta in 2017 and served as Vice President of AI Research and leader of Meta's Fundamental AI Research group (FAIR), announced her departure on Tuesday on LinkedIn. "Today, as the world undergoes significant change, as the race for AI accelerates, and as Meta prepares for its next chapter, it is time ...