Meta Splits AI Division to Accelerate Product Development and AGI Research

Meta has restructured its AI division into two distinct teams: the AI Products Team and the AGI Foundations Team, with no job losses involved. The AI Products Team will focus on integrating generative AI features across Meta's platforms—Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp—and a standalone AI app. Meanwhile, the AGI Foundations Team will concentrate on advancing Meta’s Llama models and long-term research in Artificial General Intelligence. This move aims to enhance product delivery speed and solidify Meta’s competitive edge against rivals like OpenAI and Google. The restructuring aligns with Meta’s broader initiatives, such as the Startups Llama program, to support AI innovation and developer communities.
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