Yann LeCun is a renowned computer scientist and AI researcher known for his groundbreaking work in the field of deep learning. Born in France in 1960, LeCun studied at the prestigious Lycée Louis-le-Grand in Paris before earning his undergraduate degree in engineering from the Université Pierre et Marie Curie. He later obtained his PhD in Computer Science from the Université Pierre et Marie Curie.
LeCun is best known for his development of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), a type of deep learning model that revolutionized the field of computer vision. His work has had a profound impact on numerous industries, including robotics, self-driving cars, and medical imaging.
In addition to his research, LeCun has held academic positions at several prestigious institutions, including New York University and Facebook AI Research. He is also a recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious Turing Award in 2018 for his contributions to deep learning and artificial intelligence.
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