Joelle Pineau Announces Departure
Meta Platforms' head of artificial intelligence research, Joelle Pineau, has announced her decision to leave the company on May 30, 2025. Pineau, who has been with Meta for eight years and led the Fundamental AI Research group (FAIR) since 2023, shared her plans in a LinkedIn post on April 1, 2025.
Contributions to AI Projects
During her tenure, Pineau contributed to several significant AI projects, including:
- PyTorch
- FAISS
- Roberta
- Dino
- Llama
- SAM
- Codegen
- Audiobox
These tools have been instrumental in advancing Meta's AI capabilities and are utilized by numerous teams within the company.
Statement from Pineau
In her LinkedIn post, Pineau stated:
"Today, as the world undergoes significant change, as the race for AI accelerates, and as Meta prepares for its next chapter, it is time to ... ."
Meta's AI Division Restructuring
In the previous year, Meta restructured its artificial intelligence division ... :
- Unify its AI research portfolio
- Integrate advanced AI into its products and ...
- Streamline the development of new technologies
This restructuring aims to enhance Meta's position in the competitive AI landscape.
([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/metas-head-ai-research-depart-may-2025-04-01/?utm_source=openai))
