tech
March 10, 2026
Yann LeCun's AMI Labs raises $1.03 billion to build world models
AMI Labs, the new venture cofounded by Turing Prize winner Yann LeCun after he left Meta, has raised $1.03 billion at a $3.5 billion pre-money valuation.
TL;DR
- AMI Labs, co-founded by Yann LeCun, raised $1.03 billion at a $3.5 billion pre-money valuation.
- The company is developing 'world models,' AI that learns from reality, distinct from current generative AI.
- CEO Alexandre LeBrun predicts 'world models' will be the next major AI trend.
- Potential applications include healthcare, with Nabla as the first partner.
- The project focuses on fundamental research and may take years for commercial applications.
- Significant investors include Cathay Innovation, Greycroft, Hiro Capital, HV Capital, and Bezos Expeditions.
- Funding will support compute resources and talent acquisition in Paris, New York, Montreal, and Singapore.
- AMI Labs plans to engage with prospective customers early and publish research, with a commitment to open-source code.
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