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Meta Formalizes Superintelligence Labs, Splits AI Effort Into Four Teams

The revamp concentrates model development under Alexandr Wang to accelerate work toward superintelligence.

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Overview

  • An internal memo on August 19 established Meta Superintelligence Labs as the umbrella for the company's advanced AI work.
  • A centerpiece group called TBD Labs, led by Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang, will develop foundation models such as the Llama series.
  • Three additional groups will focus respectively on research, product integration, and infrastructure.
  • The New York Times reports the company is considering reducing AI headcount and shifting some roles as part of the restructuring.
  • The reorganization caps months of moves including a $14.3 billion stake in Scale AI and major compute buildouts, drawing scrutiny over costs and execution.