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Yann LeCun — Education: PhD in Computer Science, Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI, 1987); Diplome d'Ingenieur, ESIEE Paris

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Last checked: 3/26/2026

The source confirms all major elements of the claim: (1) PhD from Pierre and Marie Curie University (listed as 'Pierre and Marie Curie University' in the source, equivalent to 'Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI)'), (2) Diplôme d'Ingénieur from ESIEE Paris, (3) PhD year 1987 (shown in thesis date), and (4) PhD advisor Maurice Milgram. The additional context about the postdoc at University of Toronto with Geoffrey Hinton is not addressed in the provided excerpt, but nothing in the source contradicts it. All verifiable claims are confirmed.

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confirmed95%primaryHaiku 4.5 · 3/26/2026
Found: Education: ESIEE Paris (DipIng); Pierre and Marie Curie University (PhD). Thesis: 'Modeles connexionnistes de l'apprentissage' (1987). Doctoral advisor: Maurice Milgram.

Note: The source confirms all major elements of the claim: (1) PhD from Pierre and Marie Curie University (listed as 'Pierre and Marie Curie University' in the source, equivalent to 'Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI)'), (2) Diplôme d'Ingénieur from ESIEE Paris, (3) PhD year 1987 (shown in thesis date), and (4) PhD advisor Maurice Milgram. The additional context about the postdoc at University of Toronto with Geoffrey Hinton is not addressed in the provided excerpt, but nothing in the source contradicts it. All verifiable claims are confirmed.

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