Meta Restructures AI Team for Faster Product Development

Source: techcrunch.com

Published on May 28, 2025

Meta Splits AI Team

Meta is reportedly dividing its AI department into two new teams, according to a report from Axios. The company’s AI personnel will now be assigned to either an AI products team or an AGI Foundations unit.

AI Products Team

The AI products team will concentrate on consumer-facing projects. These include AI features within Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, along with Meta’s new stand-alone AI app.

AGI Foundations Unit

The AGI Foundations unit will have a broader focus, working to improve Llama models.

Staying Competitive

As companies like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic advance, Meta is working to remain competitive. Meta recently introduced a Llama for Startups program to encourage early-stage companies to use their products for generative AI applications. Meta’s LlamaConevent in April highlighted its ability to compete with OpenAI.