TechCrunch Startup News Cohere hires long-time Meta research head Joelle Pineau as its chief AI officer ... and more
Aug 15, 2025
Cohere has made waves by appointing AI veteran Joelle Pineau as its Chief AI Officer, aiming to bolster its competitive edge in the AI landscape. The discussion highlights the challenges of attracting top talent in a cutthroat market. In another intriguing shift, Monarch Tractors distances itself from Foxconn after a factory sale, amidst the backdrop of electric vehicle industry upheavals. The implications of these moves reflect the evolving dynamics in AI and manufacturing.
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Cohere’s Strategic Research Reset
- Cohere hired Joelle Pineau to overhaul research, product and policy strategy after falling behind rivals.
- The move signals a shift from long-horizon research to faster, product-focused AI efforts.
Pineau’s Move From Meta To Cohere
- Joelle Pineau left Meta after nearly eight years and helped guide early Open Llama development alongside Yann LeCun.
- She moved to Cohere to work on tighter timelines and engage directly with customers and products.
Prioritize Practical, Productizable Research
- Focus research on practical enterprise use cases instead of sole pursuit of AGI to win customers now.
- Prioritize projects that can quickly convert into compelling products and real revenue.