Meta Platforms Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced a major restructuring of the company’s team, including a commitment to developing “superintelligence”—systems capable of completing tasks as well or better than humans. According to Bloomberg, Zuckerberg informed employees on Monday (June 30, 2025) that Meta is launching a new division called Meta Superintelligence Lab (MSL), which will be led by 28-year-old Alexandr Wang, former CEO of data-labeling startup Scale AI.
As outlined in a memo obtained by Bloomberg, Wang, whom Zuckerberg described as “the most impressive founder of his generation,” will serve as Chief AI Officer. Nat Friedman, former CEO of GitHub, will collaborate with Wang to lead Meta’s teams in AI product development and applied research.
Zuckerberg emphasized that as AI progress accelerates, the development of superintelligence is becoming increasingly visible. He stated that this marks the beginning of a new era for humanity and reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring Meta leads the way. The tech giant plans to spend “hundreds of billions” on AI research over the coming years, while anticipating that rival companies will also significantly increase their investments.
The new MSL unit will be staffed from existing AI teams within Meta, including its Fundamental AI Research group (FAIR). Additionally, Meta is forming a new lab focused on next-generation AI models. This strategic shift reflects Zuckerberg’s intensified focus on artificial intelligence as he competes against rivals like OpenAI and Alphabet’s Google.
Earlier this month, Meta invested $14.3 billion in Scale AI and hired several top AI talents from competing firms, including DeepMind, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. Zuckerberg personally engaged in recruitment efforts, hosting candidates at his homes in Palo Alto and Lake Tahoe, offering multimillion-dollar compensation packages.
Despite these sweeping changes, Meta shares closed with minimal fluctuation on Wall Street, having earlier reached an all-time high of $747.90.