3 6 Ke·2025-11-12 00:51Core Insights - Yann LeCun, Meta's Chief AI Scientist, plans to leave the company to start his own startup and is in early fundraising discussions [2][5] - The departure follows a series of internal upheavals at Meta, including significant layoffs and policy changes affecting the AI research team [6][9] Group 1: Internal Changes at Meta - Meta has been undergoing significant restructuring, including the acquisition of Scale AI for $14.3 billion and the establishment of a new AI lab led by Alexandr Wang [6] - In September, it was reported that Meta imposed stricter policies on paper publication at the FAIR lab, which contributed to LeCun's expressed desire to resign [6][9] - By the end of October, Meta laid off approximately 600 positions across various AI teams, including the FAIR lab, indicating a turbulent internal environment [9] Group 2: Historical Context of LeCun's Role - LeCun was recruited by Mark Zuckerberg in 2013 to lead the FAIR lab, which was established to foster open research and attract top talent in AI [11][13] - FAIR has been instrumental in developing core technologies and open-source tools, such as PyTorch, and has established a strategic position in the AI landscape with its Llama series of models [13] - The shift in Meta's approach to AI, moving from an open research model to a more restrictive environment, reflects a broader trend of increasing competition and internal conflict within the company [15]