November 14, 2024: Franois Chollet Departs Google to Launch Startup - AI pioneer Franois Chollet is leaving Google after nearly a decade to start a new venture with a friend, whose details remain undisclosed. Known for creating the Keras API, Chollet has significantly impacted AI, contributing to advancements in self-driving technology and recommendation systems. He believes in developing AI models that reason more like humans using neuro-symbolic AI. Despite his departure, Chollet will continue to support the Keras project externally, with Jeff Carpenter taking over as team lead. His vision for AI centers on enhancing human knowledge and scientific progress.
