Meta’s AI Team Shrinks by a Third in a Year, Leading to Struggles in Keeping Up

Meta, under the leadership of CEO Mark Zuckerberg, has struggled to keep up with competitors in the AI space as it has lost at least a third of its researchers with published AI work to burnout or lack of faith in the company over the last year, according to the Wall Street Journal. While Zuckerberg invested heavily in AI, the company was left out of the White House summit for companies at the forefront of AI innovation. Meta is currently working to correct previous missteps and refocus on generative AI, which was previously de-emphasized. However, employee burnout and lack of confidence in the company’s leadership have presented challenges. Zuckerberg has said 2023 will be the year of efficiency for Meta. In November, the company laid off over 11,000 employees and has continued to shut down projects.