Meta Halts AI Hiring Amid Cost Concerns and Restructuring

Meta Platforms has implemented a hiring freeze within its artificial intelligence division, following months of aggressive recruitment efforts. The move comes as the company reorganizes and aims to optimize spending on AI initiatives. While Meta confirmed the hiring freeze, an official spokesperson attributed it to routine budgetary adjustments and a need for clearer organizational structure for their ambitious superintelligence projects. External hires will require direct approval from Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang.