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Yann LeCun to depart Meta and launch AI startup focused on 'world models'

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765 points MindBreaker2605 | 1 comments | 12 Nov 25 07:25 UTC | HN request time: 0.283s | source
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lm28469 ◴[12 Nov 25 08:06 UTC] No.45897524[source]▶
But wait they're just about to get AGI why would he leave???
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killerstorm ◴[12 Nov 25 08:12 UTC] No.45897571[source]▶
LeCun always said that LLMs do not lead to AGI.
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consumer451 ◴[12 Nov 25 08:18 UTC] No.45897613[source]▶
Can anyone explain to me the non-$$ logic for one working towards AGI, aside from misanthropy?

The only other thing I can imagine is not very charitable: intellectual greed.

It can't just be that, can it? I genuinely don't understand. I would love to be educated.

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1. ACCount37 ◴[12 Nov 25 10:01 UTC] No.45898328[source]▶
Have you ever seen that "science advocate vs scientist" comic?

https://www.smbc-comics.com/?id=2088

It's true. When it comes to the people doing bleeding edge research and development, the answer often is "BECAUSE IT'S FUCKING AWESOME". Regardless of what they tell the corporate higher-ups or put on the grant application statements.

Sure, a lot of people believe that AGI is going to make the world a better place. But "mad scientist" is a stereotype for a reason. You look into their eyes and you see the flame of madness flickering behind them.