Yann LeCun Leaves Meta to Launch His Advanced Artificial Intelligence Program

Published on January 08, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Yann LeCun presenting his new artificial intelligence project at a technology event with neural network graphics in the background

Yann LeCun Leaves Meta to Launch His Advanced Artificial Intelligence Program

The renowned artificial intelligence pioneer Yann LeCun has announced his departure from Meta after more than ten years of collaboration, marking a transcendental milestone in his professional career. This change will allow him to fully focus on developing his ambitious Advanced Machine Intelligence program through a new independent company 🚀

New Horizons for AI Research

LeCun's decision reflects his aspiration to explore innovative frontiers in artificial intelligence without the usual restrictions of the corporate environment. Although he will maintain a cooperative relationship with Meta in his future projects, this transition represents a significant evolution in his research approach.

Fundamental Objectives of the AMI Program:
  • Create AI systems that understand the physical world with a human-like perspective
  • Integrate persistent memory and complex reasoning capabilities
  • Develop long-term action planning and continuous learning from the environment
"True artificial intelligence must be able to learn autonomously and adapt to changing environments" - Yann LeCun's Vision

Strategic Collaboration with Meta

Meta will continue to be a key partner in the development of the AMI project, providing technical resources and institutional support. This ongoing collaboration ensures that both parties mutually benefit from research advances while LeCun explores broader applications for his innovative technology 🤝

Benefits of the Cooperation:
  • Exchange of specialized knowledge and technological resources
  • Development of research synergies without exclusive restrictions
  • Joint promotion of AI innovation on a global level

The Future of Autonomous Artificial Intelligence

LeCun envisions an artificial intelligence capable of overcoming the current limitations of machine learning models, making autonomous decisions and continuously learning from its environment. This move demonstrates how technology leaders need creative spaces free from corporate bureaucracy to drive revolutionary advances in the field of AI 💡