Researcher · Academic · Executive

Julia Kempe

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Director of Research at AMI LabsSilver Professor at New York University

Kempe helped advance the theory of quantum computing before turning to the foundations of modern AI. Her current research asks how large models reason, what they genuinely understand, when their abilities carry over to new problems and how they can be made more reliable.

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Background

Current roles

Director of Research 2026-present

Silver Professor

New York University

Previously

Director, Meta FAIR Paris,

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Work and education history is primarily focused on AI-relevant roles and may not be comprehensive.

Last editorial review: August 24, 2026

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moveJulia Kempe joins AMI Labs as Director of Research

Julia Kempe joined AMI Labs in Paris as Director of Research while continuing as Silver Professor at NYU Courant and CDS.