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

Surprising to see how many commenters are in favour and supportive towards policy of prioritising short term profits vs. Long-term research.

I understand Meta's not academia nor charity, but come on, how much profit do they need to make so we can expect them to allocate part of their resources towards some long term goals beneficial for society,.not only for shareholders?

Hasn't that narrow focus and chasing the profits get us in trouble already?

Many people believe a company exists only to make profit for its shareholders, and that no matter the amount it should continue to maximise profits at the expense of all else.

Old story : killing the goose who lays golden eggs. We humans never learn, don't we?

LeCun was hired in 2013. It's been 12 years. How much longer does he need?