Meta is reportedly working on a new large‑language model internally called “Avocado.” The project signals a shift away from the company’s earlier open‑source stance on AI, with the model expected to be proprietary. Avocado is being developed by a small team within Meta’s AI Superintelligence Labs, led by Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang. The move follows internal turmoil, including layoffs at the FAIR unit and the departure of Chief AI Scientist Yann LeCun. Industry observers note that the change reflects Meta’s desire to keep pace with rivals such as OpenAI and Google. Leia mais →

Meta’s chief AI scientist, Yann LeCun, is reportedly preparing to leave the company to start his own venture. The former Turing Award winner, who also teaches at New York University, is said to be raising capital for a startup that will concentrate on "world models," a type of AI that builds an internal understanding of its environment to predict outcomes. His planned exit comes amid Meta’s broader AI restructuring, including the formation of Meta Superintelligence Labs and a major investment in data‑labeling firm Scale AI. LeCun has expressed skepticism about current AI hype, emphasizing the need for more fundamental breakthroughs. Leia mais →

Meta announced it will eliminate roughly 600 positions in its superintelligence laboratory as part of a broader "year of efficiency" initiative. The decision was communicated by chief AI officer Alexandr Wang in a staff memo, and confirmed by TechCrunch as accurate to an Axios report. While the company has recently hired over 50 researchers from rivals with multimillion‑dollar packages, the cuts aim to streamline decision‑making and increase individual impact. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has framed the move as a step toward a leaner organization, noting that most affected employees are expected to find new roles within the company. Leia mais →

Meta is eliminating roughly 600 positions within its legacy artificial intelligence research units, including the Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) team and its AI product and infrastructure division. The move comes as the company redirects resources toward a newly created superintelligence effort called TBD Lab, while still allowing affected employees to apply for internal openings. The restructuring follows a brief hiring surge earlier in the year, and reflects Meta’s shift toward integrating FAIR’s research into larger model operations overseen by TBD Lab. Leia mais →

Meta announced a new short‑form video feed called Vibes, integrated into the Meta AI app and meta.ai. The feed showcases AI‑generated videos that users can create, remix, and share across Meta’s platforms. Partnerships with Midjourney and Black Forest Labs supply early‑stage AI image generators, while Meta continues developing its own models. The rollout sparked mixed reactions, with many users questioning the need for an AI‑driven TikTok‑like experience. The launch arrives amid Meta’s broader effort to reorganize its AI division and catch up with rivals in the generative‑AI space. Leia mais →

Meta's multi‑billion‑dollar investment in data‑labeling firm Scale AI is encountering challenges. Key executives, including former Scale AI senior vice president Ruben Mayer, have departed shortly after joining Meta's Superintelligence Labs. Researchers within Meta's TBD Labs are reportedly favoring alternative labeling vendors such as Surge and Mercur, citing concerns over data quality. Scale AI, meanwhile, has faced customer losses, staff reductions, and a strategic shift toward government contracts. The turbulence reflects broader upheaval within Meta's AI organization as it seeks to accelerate its generative‑AI ambitions. Leia mais →

Meta announced a partnership with Midjourney to license its aesthetic technology for future AI models and products. The collaboration aims to strengthen Meta's AI video capabilities, building on earlier hints of a tool called MovieGen. Meta's chief AI officer, Alexandr Wang, shared the news on X. The move positions Meta alongside competitors offering text‑to‑video generation and follows recent legal challenges involving Midjourney and Meta, though courts have ruled in Meta's favor on copyright claims. The partnership also aligns with Meta's broader push to embed AI across its social platforms. Leia mais →