Meta reportedly splits its AI team to build products faster

Group 1 - Meta is restructuring its AI department into two teams: an AI products team and an AGI Foundations unit, with no job cuts reported [1] - The AI products team will focus on consumer-facing applications, including AI features in Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and a new stand-alone AI app [1] - The AGI Foundations unit will concentrate on broader initiatives, such as enhancing the Llama models [1] Group 2 - Meta is actively competing with companies like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic, launching initiatives to maintain its market position [2] - The company introduced a Llama for Startups program to promote the use of its products in generative AI applications among early-stage companies [2] - Meta's LlamaCon event in April was aimed at demonstrating its competitive capabilities against OpenAI [2]