Meta’s AI Research VP Joelle Pineau to Depart as Company Accelerates $65B AI Investment in 2025

Joelle Pineau, Meta’s VP of AI research, announces her departure as the company invests $65B in AI infrastructure for 2025.
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Meta’s AI Research VP Joelle Pineau to Depart as Company Accelerates $65B AI Investment in 2025
Meta’s Vice President of AI research, Joelle Pineau, recently announced her decision to step down from the company in May, leaving a significant gap at the top of its artificial intelligence division. Her exit comes after more than two years of leading Meta’s FAIR lab (Facebook AI Research), which was headed by Yann LeCun, one of the pioneers in deep learning. Pineau’s departure marks a pivotal moment for Meta as it continues to double down on artificial intelligence, investing a staggering $65 billion into AI infrastructure in 2025. Image:Google Pineau’s time at Meta was transformative, overseeing key advancements in AI and machine learning technologies. Under her leadership, the company made substantial strides, particularly in foundational research for conversational AI and natural language processing. As the company’s AI ambitions have expanded, it is no surprise that Pineau’s departure would be seen as a turning point, given the integral role she played in shaping the research cul…