Meta Platforms(US:META) Huan Qiu Wang Zi Xun·2025-10-23 05:59Core Insights - Meta is laying off approximately 600 employees in its artificial intelligence department to streamline operations and enhance flexibility [1][2] - The layoffs were announced in a memo from Meta's Chief AI Officer, Alexandr Wang, who was hired as part of a $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI [1] - Affected teams include the AI infrastructure department, the Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) team, and other product-related positions, while employees in the TBD lab remain unaffected [1] Group 1 - The AI department at Meta is perceived as overly bloated, with teams like FAIR frequently competing for computing resources [2] - The layoffs aim to further consolidate Alexandr Wang's position in the company's AI strategy [2] - The decision reflects CEO Mark Zuckerberg's preference for high-paid talent over existing employees [1]