April 1, 2025:
Metas AI Research Head Joelle Pineau to Depart - Joelle Pineau, Meta's VP of AI research, will depart in May after leading the company's AI research lab, FAIR, for more than two years. This announcement comes as Meta plans a $65 billion investment in AI infrastructure by 2025.
Following a recent reorganization of its AI unit to report to chief product officer Chris Cox, Meta is now searching for Pineau's successor. Pineau intends to take a break before pursuing an unspecified new endeavor.
