Meta to Cut 600 AI Jobs in Superintelligence Labs Amid Restructuring and Continued AI Investment
Meta plans to lay off 600 employees from its AI Superintelligence Labs to streamline teams and boost efficiency, even as it maintains heavy investment in AI infrastructure and innovation.
Meta announced plans to cut approximately 600 jobs within its AI Superintelligence Labs as part of a strategic restructuring aimed at creating a leaner and more agile organization. The move comes just months after Meta made significant investments in AI, including a multibillion-dollar hiring spree and a $14.3 billion acquisition of startup Scale AI, signaling a recalibration rather than a retreat from AI development.
The layoffs primarily impact teams within Meta’s Fundamental Artificial Intelligence Research (FAIR) unit, AI product teams, and AI infrastructure departments. Notably, the newly formed TBD Lab unit, focused on developing next-generation AI models and comprised of elite talent hired recently with lucrative compensation packages, remains untouched.
Alexandr Wang, Meta’s Chief AI Officer and head of Superintelligence Labs, explained in an internal memo that the restructuring aims to reduce what was seen as “organizational bloat.” By slimming down the workforce, Meta intends to facilitate faster decision-making, increase individual impact, and make the teams more “load-bearing,” providing each person with broader responsibilities and more autonomy.
Affected employees have been offered generous severance packages and support in finding other roles within Meta. The layoffs leave the Superintelligence Labs with roughly 3,000 staff, down from a higher number prior to the cuts.
Despite the reduction in headcount, Meta reassures that heavy investment in AI infrastructure and innovation will continue unabated. The company recently announced a $27 billion deal to build a new data center in Louisiana and plans further spending into 2026. Meta remains committed to competing at the highest level in AI development against rivals like OpenAI and Google.
This restructuring signals a shift from rapid expansion toward operational efficiency as Meta adapts its AI strategy to optimize resources while maintaining its aggressive growth ambitions.
