Report: Meta is hitting pause on AI hiring after its poaching spree

Group 1 - Meta has implemented a hiring freeze in its AI organization following a recent restructuring of the unit [1][2] - The hiring freeze took effect last week, and the duration is currently uncertain [2] - The restructuring divided Meta's AI unit, Meta Superintelligence Labs, into four new groups focusing on different aspects of AI development [2] Group 2 - Meta confirmed the hiring freeze as part of "basic organizational planning" after recent hiring and annual budgeting [3] - CEO Mark Zuckerberg's aggressive strategy to attract top AI talent has led to significant competition for skilled researchers and engineers [3] - Analysts have raised concerns about the potential impact of rising stock-based compensation costs on shareholder returns [3]