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.
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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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