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Meta's AI Chief LeCun Launches €500M Advanced Lab

12/18/2025

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Yann LeCun, Meta Platforms Inc.'s outgoing AI chief, is negotiating to raise €500 million for Advanced Machine Intelligence Labs.
Advanced Machine Intelligence Labs is valued at €3 billion and focuses on world models for robotics and transportation.
Alexandre LeBrun, founder of Nabla, will serve as chief executive officer of Advanced Machine Intelligence Labs.
LeCun's Meta departure coincides with a shift in the company's AI strategy, raising concerns about its leadership.

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Yann LeCun, Meta Platforms Inc.'s outgoing AI chief, is negotiating to raise €500 million for Advanced Machine Intelligence Labs.
Advanced Machine Intelligence Labs is valued at €3 billion and focuses on world models for robotics and transportation.
Alexandre LeBrun, founder of Nabla, will serve as chief executive officer of Advanced Machine Intelligence Labs.
LeCun's Meta departure coincides with a shift in the company's AI strategy, raising concerns about its leadership.