Amazon's AGI lab leader is leaving

David Luan, head of Amazon’s San Francisco AI lab, is departing the company after less than two years, citing a desire to dedicate 100% of his time to teaching AI systems new capabilities and accelerate progress towards Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). This move comes as Amazon struggles to stay competitive in the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence, with some employees reportedly expressing concerns about the quality of its own in-house AI products. Luan’s departure is the latest sign of a shift in focus within the company, which has been investing heavily in AGI research and development.