Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is changing strategy in AI research, focusing on small but powerful teams instead of massive groups. He recently launched Superintelligence Labs, led by Alexandr Wang, with a secretive unit called TBD Lab working on “personal superintelligence.” Zuckerberg believes compact, talent-dense teams can move faster and solve complex problems more effectively than large departments. This approach follows a Silicon Valley trend where lean teams often drive innovation, though experts warn such groups rarely bring company-wide transformation. The shift has also caused tension within Meta, with some researchers feeling sidelined or considering leaving.
Meta Bets on Small Elite Teams to Build Superintelligence
