Meta's Yann LeCun targets $3.5 billion valuation for new AI startup, FT reports

Reuters
2025.12.18 11:02
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Meta's AI scientist Yann LeCun plans to launch a new AI startup, aiming for a $3.5 billion valuation. He seeks to raise €500 million, with Alexandre LeBrun as CEO. The startup will focus on superintelligent AI systems using world models. LeCun, a key figure in AI, will leave Meta to pursue this venture, amid concerns of an AI bubble.