Yann LeCun, a Turing Award winner and prominent AI researcher, has embarked on a new venture following his departure from Meta, where he served as chief scientist for FAIR (Fundamental AI Research). LeCun, known for his contrarian views within the tech industry, believes the current focus on large language models is misguided. He advocates for the development of "world models," a different AI approach designed to accurately represent real-world dynamics.

In an exclusive interview with MIT Technology Review, LeCun discussed his decision to leave Meta, his new venture, and his vision for the future of artificial intelligence. He expressed his belief that the industry is pursuing incorrect strategies in AI development. The full interview provides further details on his perspectives and plans.

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