FAIR AI News & Updates

Meta Hires Ex-Google DeepMind Director Robert Fergus to Lead FAIR Lab

May 8, 2025 18:39

Meta has appointed Robert Fergus, a former Google DeepMind research director, to lead its Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) lab. The move comes amid challenges for FAIR, which has reportedly experienced significant research...

Meta's AI Research Leadership in Transition as VP Joelle Pineau Announces Departure

April 1, 2025 17:23

Joelle Pineau, Meta's VP of AI research overseeing the FAIR lab, announced she will leave the company in May after more than two years in the role. Her departure comes as Meta plans to significantly increase AI infrastru...