Yang Likun, chief AI scientist of Meta, criticized Musk: a selfish hype...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Meta’s chief AI scientist Yann LeCun have been engaged in a public feud on Twitter recently. The feud started when LeCun responded critically to Musk's tweet about recruiting for his AI company xAI.
As the winner of the Turing Award in 2018 and a prominent figure in deep learning, LeCun expressed his dissatisfaction with Musk's behavior and beliefs. He emphasized the importance of pursuing truth and criticized Musk's tendencies towards conspiracy theories.
Reason for Dissatisfaction
LeCun further elaborated on his reasons for being unhappy with Musk stating that while he admires Musk's technological innovations, he disagrees with his political views and promotion of conspiracy theories. He also clarified that his focus is on scientific research rather than entrepreneurship.
Musk and LeCun continued their exchange on social media, with Musk questioning LeCun's scientific contributions and LeCun highlighting Musk's impact on societal issues. The ongoing public disagreement between the two prominent figures in the tech industry has drawn significant attention.
Deepening the Criticism
LeCun recently posted a lengthy article addressing Musk's behaviors and the potential risks they pose to society. He expressed concerns about the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories, calling for a more responsible approach from influential figures like Musk.
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