Artificial General Intelligence

Yann LeCun, a pioneer of AI, is leaving Meta to launch a startup focused on “world models” – AI systems that understand the physical world. Meta will partner with the new venture, signaling the strategic importance of LeCun’s research. This follows a restructuring of Meta’s AI division and a shift in strategy led by new AI chief, Alexandr Wang. LeCun’s move reflects a divergence in vision from the industry’s focus on large language models, as he champions alternative approaches toward achieving artificial general intelligence.

OpenAI has countersued Elon Musk and his AI company xAI, accusing them of orchestrating a malicious campaign to disrupt its operations and funnel AGI development toward Musk’s interests. The lawsuit cites a $97.375 billion bid Musk made in February 2025—deemed unsubstantiated—as a strategic sham to fracture investor and employee ties during OpenAI’s transition to a Public Benefit Corporation. Filed in U.S. District Court, the suit alleges unfair competition and tortious interference, referencing Musk’s past demands for control, failed merger proposals, and smear campaigns via X. OpenAI claims Musk’s post-2018 actions, including founding xAI and advocating AI research freezes, have destabilized its mission-driven model amidst heightened regulatory and corporate pressure.