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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.