Last week, Meta's founder Mark Zuckerberg announced the appointment of Shengjia Zhao, co-creator of ChatGPT, as chief scientist of Meta Superintelligence Labs.
Appointment of Shengjia Zhao
Mark Zuckerberg emphasized that Shengjia Zhao is a significant figure in AI technology development. “Shengjia has already pioneered several breakthroughs including a new scaling paradigm and distinguished himself as a leader in the field. I’m looking forward to working closely with him to advance his scientific vision,” remarked Zuckerberg.
Goals and Objectives of Meta Superintelligence Labs
Meta Superintelligence Labs, founded in June, will focus on foundational AI architectures like the Llama series, alongside various product builds and core research projects. The company plans to significantly expand its AI capabilities with a $14 billion investment.
AI Talent Market
Recent efforts by Meta to attract talent have sparked discussions within the industry. While some OpenAI employees have found Meta’s offers attractive, others have expressed doubts and preferred the stability and established culture at OpenAI.
By strengthening its AI development team, Meta aims to accelerate its research efforts and remain competitive against giants like OpenAI and Google.
