AI godfather Yann LeCun's advice on college, work and breaking through AI hype
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By Madison Mills
Published on May 4, 2026.
Yann LeCun, former Meta AI chief and scientist with over 40 years of experience, has shared his advice on how to avoid AI doomerism and avoid making life-altering decisions based on exaggerated claims about the future of the technology. He argues that while AI won't deplete 20% of jobs, it will increase demand for more educated, critical thinkers. He also warns that high school students are depressed by reading that AI could cause human extinction, which he says is already harming their mental health. LeCUN, executive chairman of AMI Labs, also recommends college education, stating that advanced degrees are more valuable due to the long-term value of advanced degrees due to AI's long-lived nature. He believes that AI agents will be able to help everyone in their jobs and that AI will help improve the quality of management rather than individuals.
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