Meta taps former Google DeepMind director to lead its AI research lab

Meta taps former Google DeepMind director to lead its AI research lab

Meta has chosen Robert Fergus to lead its AI research lab, FAIR, replacing Joelle Pineau, who announced her departure in April.

Meta Taps New Head of AI Lab After Staffer’s Return From Google

Meta Platforms Inc. told staff that it’s chosen Robert Fergus to helm its artificial intelligence research lab, elevating an employee who helped start the lab before a stint at competitor Alphabet Inc.

Meta brings back Robert Fergus to lead AI research lab FAIR

In a significant leadership move, Meta has announced the appointment of former Google DeepMind director Robert Fergus as the new head of its artificial intelligence research lab. Fergus, who played a foundational role in Meta’s AI journey, will now lead the company’s Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) division, which focuses on long-term, cutting-edge AI innovation. As […]

As Bloomberg reports, Meta has appointed Robert Fergus as the new head of its Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) lab. Fergus joins from Google DeepMind, where, according to his LinkedIn profile, he served as research director for about five years. Previously, he worked as a research...Read more: Robert Fergus takes over leadership of Meta's AI research lab FAIR You can support us with every purchase you make through Amazon. Your price remains the sa…

Fergus returns to lead Meta AI research lab

Meta Platforms brought back Robert Fergus as chief of the AI research lab he helped create years ago before leaving for a five-year stint as research director at Google’s DeepMind. Fergus announced on LinkedIn yesterday (8 April) he is taking on the role of leading Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) at Meta Platforms. Bloomberg reported Fergus co-founded FAIR in 2014 with Yann LeCun, who is currently the chief AI scientist at Meta Platforms. FAIR fo…

Meta Hires Former DeepMind Director for AI Research Leadership

Meta Appoints AI Lab Director From DeepMind Robert Fergus has taken on leadership at Meta’s Fundamental AI Research. Leadership changes follow multiple personnel shifts in recent years and ongoing challenges… The post Meta Hires Former DeepMind Director for AI Research Leadership appeared first on nextbigwhat.