Meta Reorganizes AI Team Under New 3,400-Person Structure
Meta Announces Major AI Team Restructuring
Meta has officially revealed its new AI organizational structure following a series of internal adjustments. The company has established a 3,400-person team called the "Super Intelligence Lab," marking one of the most significant reorganizations in Meta's AI division to date.
Leadership and Structure
The new team will be led by Alexandr Wang, who assumes the role of Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO). Former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman will serve as deputy, primarily overseeing AI products and applications.
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The organization consists of four core teams:
- AGI Fundamental Research Team
- Comprising top AI researchers focused on artificial general intelligence
- AI Product Team
- Developing Meta's AI assistant (similar to ChatGPT)
- Basic AI Laboratory
- Led by Turing Award winner Yann LeCun, continuing fundamental AI research
- Llama5 Development Team
- A specialized group advancing Meta's large language model technology
Strategic Moves and Industry Impact
Meta's reorganization follows a strategy described as "fewer people but more GPUs," aiming for greater efficiency in AI development. The company has been aggressively recruiting talent from competitors including:
- OpenAI
- Apple
Recently, two senior AI leaders from Apple joined Meta, further strengthening its technical capabilities. These moves suggest CEO Mark Zuckerberg is taking a more open approach to talent acquisition in the highly competitive AI field.
Internal Reactions and Challenges
The restructuring has generated mixed reactions within Meta:
- Some Llama team members have expressed skepticism about newly hired high-profile talents
- Questions remain about unproven capabilities of certain new hires
- The Super Intelligence Lab currently maintains high security with multiple checkpoints for access
The lab's combination of high visibility and strict security protocols has created an air of mystery around its operations.
Key Points
- Major reorganization: Meta establishes new 3,400-person Super Intelligence Lab under CAIO Alexandr Wang
- Four-team structure: AGI research, product development, fundamental labs, and Llama5 specialization
- Talent acquisition: Actively recruiting from competitors including Apple and OpenAI
- Efficiency focus: Implementing "fewer people but more GPUs" strategy
- Security measures: New lab requires multiple checkpoints for access