Meta is reportedly moving to rein in parts of its artificial intelligence push while still spending heavily, with internal restructuring and possible workforce changes under discussion.
Restructuring and potential downsizing
According to PC Gamer, citing a New York Times report, Meta plans to split Meta Superintelligence Labs into four groups covering AI research, AI “superintelligence,” products and infrastructure, and other AI hardware. The New York Times is reported to have said that Meta is also looking at downsizing the AI division overall, which could include eliminating roles or moving employees elsewhere in the company. PC Gamer notes that discussions are described as fluid and that no final decisions have been made.
PC Gamer further reports that internal tensions are part of the backdrop. Newly appointed chief AI officer Alexandr Wang is said to favor a closed approach for Meta’s superintelligence model and has reportedly abandoned the company’s existing superintelligence model, Behemoth, to start anew. The article also references departures of several senior AI operatives.
Third‑party models and continuing spend
Exploring external AI alongside big-ticket investments
PC Gamer states that Meta is actively exploring the use of third‑party AI models to power its products, as reported by the New York Times. At the same time, the outlet highlights comments that CEO Mark Zuckerberg is “sparing no expense” to stay relevant in AI.
The report recounts recent moves that underscore ongoing investment: in June, Meta invested $14.3 billion in Scale AI and named its CEO, Alexandr Wang, as chief AI officer at Meta. It also notes a reported $250 million pay deal to bring on 24‑year‑old AI researcher Matt Deitke. PC Gamer adds that the New York Times says Meta’s 2025 capital expenditure could reach $72 billion, much of it directed toward AI.
PC Gamer contrasts this with Meta’s previous large‑scale bet on the Metaverse and the continued financial losses at Reality Labs, while observing that Zuckerberg recently claimed superintelligence is “now in sight.” The publication frames the current moment as a mixed narrative: restructuring and potential downsizing on one hand, and aggressive spending and a reset of Meta’s superintelligence efforts on the other. For full context and quotations, see the report at PC Gamer.
