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

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has reportedly implemented a hiring freeze on its artificial intelligence (AI) division. The freeze, which went into effect last week, comes after a period of aggressive poaching of talent from other tech companies. According to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, the duration of the freeze is currently unknown. The company's recent reorganization has split its AI unit, Meta Superintelligence Labs, into four new groups: TBD Labs, run by former Scale AI founder Alexandr Wang, and three groups focused on research, product integration, and infrastructure. The decision to pause AI hiring appears to be part of Meta's broader effort to restructure and refocus its operations amidst a challenging economic environment. The company has faced increasing scrutiny and pressure to address various issues, including concerns over privacy, misinformation, and the impact of its platforms on mental health.