Meta Platforms is undergoing a notable leadership change as Joelle Pineau, head of artificial intelligence research, prepares to leave the company. Pineau, who has been with Meta for eight years, has played a pivotal role in advancing AI research and has led the Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) group since 2023. She will officially step down on May 30, marking a transition in Meta’s AI strategy. Throughout her tenure, Pineau contributed to key AI projects such as PyTorch, FAISS, Roberta, Dino, Llama, SAM, Codegen, and Audiobox, which are now integrated into various teams and products.
Her departure coincides with Meta’s aggressive investment in AI, following a restructuring of its AI division last year aimed at streamlining research and integrating AI into products. Pineau emphasized the evolving AI landscape, stating that it is time to create space for others to continue the work.