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Meta Halts AI Hiring Amid Superintelligence Planning

8/21/2025

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Meta Platforms has paused hiring in its artificial intelligence division as of August 20, 2025.
This decision follows the recruitment of over 50 AI researchers and engineers during a restructuring effort.
A spokesperson stated the pause is part of organizational planning for superintelligence initiatives.

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Meta Platforms has paused hiring in its artificial intelligence division as of August 20, 2025.
This decision follows the recruitment of over 50 AI researchers and engineers during a restructuring effort.
A spokesperson stated the pause is part of organizational planning for superintelligence initiatives.