Mark Zuckerberg’s Key Hires for Meta’s Superintelligence Team
▼ Summary
– Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta’s new superintelligence team, MSL, in a memo to staff, listing hires from rivals like OpenAI and Google.
– Meta has invested $14.3 billion in Scale AI and hired its CEO, Alexandr Wang, to lead Meta’s Superintelligence Labs.
– Zuckerberg revealed MSL will consolidate Meta’s AI efforts, including foundational, product, and FAIR teams, plus a new lab for advanced models.
– Former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman will colead MSL with Wang, focusing on AI products and applied research.
– The memo omitted hires from OpenAI’s Zurich office, and Meta declined to comment on the announcement.
Meta has assembled an all-star team of AI experts to lead its ambitious superintelligence initiatives, according to an internal memo from Mark Zuckerberg obtained by WIRED. The company’s aggressive hiring spree has drawn top talent from competitors including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, signaling its determination to dominate the next phase of artificial intelligence development.
In recent months, Zuckerberg has personally spearheaded efforts to recruit leading figures in the AI space. One of the most notable additions is Alexandr Wang, CEO of Scale AI, who will now serve as Meta’s Chief AI Officer and head of the newly formed Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL). The company has reportedly invested $14.3 billion in Scale AI as part of this strategic move.
The memo outlines the structure of MSL, which consolidates Meta’s existing AI research teams, including FAIR (Facebook AI Research), under a single umbrella. A newly established lab within MSL will focus exclusively on developing next-generation AI models, with Wang and former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman sharing leadership responsibilities. Friedman’s role will center on AI product development and applied research.
While the memo highlights several high-profile hires, it omits details about employees who recently joined from OpenAI’s Zurich office. Meta has not provided additional comments on the matter.
For those with insider knowledge about Meta’s AI ambitions, WIRED encourages secure communication via Signal to discuss developments confidentially. The rapid expansion of Meta’s AI division underscores the company’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence, positioning itself as a major player in the race toward superintelligent systems.
(Source: Wired)
