Robert Fergus
Joins Meta as Head of FAIR · May 8, 2025 · News
Why, in the source's words
Meta has chosen Robert Fergus to lead its Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) lab, according to Bloomberg .
Also at these companies
| Date | Person | From and to | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Sandhya DevanathanPoachedMeta OpenAIOther | Other | ||
| Jun 22, 2026 | Kunal ShahAppointed CREDMetaOther | Other | ||
| Apr 24, 2026 | Weiyao WangPoachedMeta Thinking Machines LabOther | Other | ||
| Jan 12, 2026 | Dina Powell McCormickAppointedNot statedMetaOther | Not stated MetaPresident and Vice Chairman | Other | |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Yann LeCunDepartedMetaAMI LabsScientist | Scientist | ||
| Dec 19, 2025 | Yann LeCunAppointedMetaAMI LabsOther | Other |
About this move
- Type
- Poached
- Role
- Other
- Announced
- May 8, 2025
- Effective
- Not stated
- Source
- TechCrunch
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- Found by the daily agent, approved by hand
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