November 14, 2024: AI Pioneer Franois Chollet Departs Google - AI innovator Franois Chollet, creator of Keras, is leaving Google after nearly a decade to start a new venture. Chollet, a proponent of neuro-symbolic AI methods over data-heavy models, aims to develop more human-like reasoning in AI. He launched the ARC Prize to advance AI reasoning capabilities. Despite leaving, Chollet will remain engaged with Keras, now led by Jeff Carpenter. Known for his impact on AI and earning accolades like the Global Swiss AI Award, Chollet views AI as a tool for scientific advancement.
