‘Tell Him He’s a Piece of Shit’: Meta’s New AI Unit Is a Total Mess

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Meta's artificial intelligence division is in disarray, with both executives and employees expressing frustration over the company's chaotic strategy, according to internal discussions and sources reviewed by Wired. The dysfunction has become so pronounced that some staff members have resorted to crude criticism during meetings, reflecting deeper tensions over leadership direction, resource allocation, and unclear priorities. The turmoil highlights broader challenges facing Meta as it tries to compete in the rapidly evolving AI landscape while managing internal dissent and conflicting visions for the unit's future.