Meta is reducing approximately 600 roles within its fundamental AI research division while simultaneously expanding its superintelligence efforts. The restructuring reflects the company’s strategic pivot toward product-focused AI development. 
Major Workforce Reduction in AI Research Division
Meta Platforms is reportedly eliminating around 600 positions within its legacy artificial intelligence research team, according to a report from Axios. The layoffs primarily impact the company’s Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) unit, which has been a cornerstone of Meta’s long-term AI exploration efforts since its establishment.