AI race: Meta CEO’s mn-dollar hires under pressure; focus on top-tier AI products

Meta's elite AI team faces immense pressure to deliver competitive products, especially with the upcoming 'Avocado' model. Following a reportedly flawed Llama 4 launch, leaders like Alexandr Wang and Nat Friedman are under scrutiny. Employees are working grueling hours amidst restructuring, as the company navigates internal conflicts regarding AI integration and development speed.

AI race: Meta CEO’s mn-dollar hires under pressure; focus on top-tier AI products
Meta's elite AI team faces immense pressure to deliver competitive products, especially with the upcoming 'Avocado' model. Following a reportedly flawed Llama 4 launch, leaders like Alexandr Wang and Nat Friedman are under scrutiny. Employees are working grueling hours amidst restructuring, as the company navigates internal conflicts regarding AI integration and development speed.