
Research Scientist / Meta
Maxwell Nye is a Research Scientist at Meta, specializing in AI research. He is a co-founder of Adept AI Labs, where he was the lead inventor of the Scratchpad/Chain of Thought method and the Fuyu multimodal model. He holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from MIT and a BA in Physics from Harvard University. His work focuses on advancing large language models and computer use agents.

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Core technical and professional competencies inferred from his pioneering work in AI research and entrepreneurship.
A factual summary of Maxwell Nye's professional background, focusing on his key inventions and affiliations.
Yes, he is a co-founder of Adept AI Labs, where he worked from December 2021 until June 2024.
He is currently a Research Scientist at Meta, a position he has held since July 2025.
He holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a BA in Physics from Harvard University.
He was at Amazon for one year, from June 2024 to June 2025, prior to joining Meta.
BA
Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Models, Generative AI
Technology, Computer Science, Robotics, FinTech (early research)
Pioneer, Inventor, Visionary, Entrepreneurial, Data-Driven
Superintelligence, AGI, Computer Use Agents, Future of Computing
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Research, Algorithms, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
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