Meta Platforms(US:META) Huan Qiu Wang Zi Xun·2025-08-21 08:32Core Insights - Meta has confirmed the suspension of hiring in its newly established artificial intelligence department, marking the end of its previous aggressive recruitment strategy for AI researchers and engineers [1][3] - This hiring freeze is part of a broader restructuring effort within the company, aimed at creating a solid framework for its new superintelligence projects [1][3] Company Developments - Meta's internal restructuring has divided its AI business into four teams, focusing on building machine superintelligence, AI products, infrastructure, and long-term project exploration, all under the "Meta Superintelligence Lab" [3] - The company has made significant investments in AI this year, including high-priced recruitment from other firms and acquiring stakes in the company founded by Scale AI's Alexander Wang to lead the development of the Llama series of open-source large language models [3] Market Context - The hiring freeze coincides with growing concerns about the rapid pace of AI investments and a broader sell-off in U.S. tech stocks [3] - OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has raised alarms about a potential bubble in the AI sector, which has drawn market attention [3] - However, many tech analysts and investors disagree with this perspective, suggesting that tech stocks are undervalued in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and view Meta's hiring pause as a natural break following significant expenditures [3]