Meta shakes up AI org, forms Superintelligence Labs
Meta Platforms has officially unveiled a significant overhaul of its artificial intelligence division, consolidating its expansive AI efforts under a new umbrella organization named Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL). The restructuring, which had been anticipated following reports last week, was formally announced internally by Alexandr Wang, who joined Meta as chief AI officer in June. This decisive move signals an intensified focus on AI development as the tech giant seeks to accelerate its pace in the fiercely competitive landscape.
At the core of the newly formed MSL is TBD Labs, a crucial new group directly overseen by Wang. This central unit will dedicate its resources to the development of foundation models—the powerful, large-scale AI systems that serve as the bedrock for a wide range of applications. Among these is the highly influential Llama series, Meta’s flagship open-source large language model, which saw its latest iteration released in April. The reorganization further delineates responsibilities across three other specialized groups within MSL: one focused on foundational research, another on integrating advanced AI capabilities into Meta’s vast array of existing products, and a third dedicated to building and maintaining the robust infrastructure necessary to power these cutting-edge AI systems.
This strategic realignment comes amidst growing concerns within Meta that it was lagging behind key rivals such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. For months, the company has been channeling substantial resources into revamping its AI strategy, with a clear mandate to regain competitive ground. The urgency of this initiative is underscored by reports indicating that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been personally involved in the recruitment efforts for the new AI leadership and teams, signaling the high priority placed on these changes at the very top of the organization. The establishment of MSL and the clear delineation of its sub-groups represent a concerted effort to streamline development, enhance collaboration, and accelerate the deployment of cutting-edge AI across Meta’s ecosystem, from its social platforms to its nascent metaverse ambitions.