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Yann LeCun Joins New AI Investing Firm 224 Ventures

Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun is joining 224 Ventures to help the new firm invest in artificial intelligence startups. The move adds the prominent researcher to the growing list of industry leaders participating in the private funding ecosystem for AI technology.

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