The world of technology is witnessing a surge in artificial intelligence (AI) advancements that are impacting various industries, including blockchain and crypto. Major tech companies like Meta are keenly aware of this trend and their strategic decisions play a significant role. The company recently appointed Robert Fergus as the head of its Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) lab, marking a shift in leadership for one of Meta’s critical research divisions. Fergus brings extensive experience from his time at Google DeepMind, where he served as a director. Prior to this, he also held a research scientist position at Meta. This appointment comes after recent challenges faced by the FAIR lab, with notable researchers leaving for other companies or venturing into Meta’s newer GenAI group which was instrumental in developing Llama 4.