# Yann LeCun Looking for $3B+ for "World Model" AI Startup

An episode of [AI Chat: AI News on Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, Perplexity](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1669990482), 19 Dec 2025, 7:29.

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Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode, we break down how Yann LeCun publicly confirmed his new “world model” AI startup and the reports that it’s targeting a valuation north of $5 billion. In this episode, we explore what world models are, why this approach matters for the future of AI, and what such an ambitious valuation signals about where the AI industry is heading next. • Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.ai • AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer • Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle - See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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