Meta will restructure its AI lab to accelerate the development of superintelligence

ChainCatcher news reports that, according to industry sources, Meta is splitting its AI superintelligence lab into four departments, each focusing on research, infrastructure, and product development, as part of a broader effort to accelerate the so-called superintelligence process. Meta's Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang stated in a memo that the superintelligence lab will be divided into smaller departments focusing on AI research, infrastructure, hardware, product integration, and the company's long-term superintelligence goals.

Additionally, sources indicate that some executives are expected to leave after the reorganization. Meta is also considering integrating third-party AI models into its products, which will change its previous reliance on internal AI development.

CEO Mark Zuckerberg has made AI and recent developments in superintelligence central to Meta's long-term vision. In the company's second-quarter earnings call, CFO Susan Li stated that capital expenditures could reach $72 billion by the end of the year, primarily driven by AI-related infrastructure.