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Yann LeCun
Leaves Meta · Nov 11, 2025 · News
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Why, in the source's words
Yann LeCun, a chief AI scientist at the company, is planning to leave the company to build his own startup, the Financial Times reported , citing anonymous sources.
Yann LeCun's moves
| Date | From and to | Role | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | DepartedScientist | Scientist | |
| Dec 19, 2025 | AppointedOther | Other | |
| Nov 11, 2025 | MetaChief AI ScientistNext role not stated | Scientist |
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 4, 2025 | Jennifer NewsteadPoachedMeta AppleOther | Other | ||
| Dec 3, 2025 | Alan DyePoachedAppleMetaOther | Other |
About this move
- Type
- Departed
- Role
- Scientist
- Announced
- Nov 11, 2025
- Effective
- Not stated
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Checked
- Found by the daily agent, approved by hand
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