tech
January 24, 2026
Who's behind AMI Labs, Yann LeCun's ‘world model’ startup
Yann LeCun's new venture, AMI Labs, has drawn intense attention since the AI scientist left Meta to found it.
TL;DR
- AMI Labs, founded by AI scientist Yann LeCun, is developing 'world models' to create intelligent systems that understand the real world.
- The startup aims to create AI systems with persistent memory, reasoning, planning abilities, and safety, contrasting with LLMs.
- AMI Labs will target high-stakes applied fields like industrial process control, automation, wearable devices, robotics, and healthcare.
- The company plans to license its technology and contribute to the AI research community through open publications and open source.
- AMI Labs will be headquartered in Paris, with additional offices in Montreal, New York, and Singapore.