Meta AI reshuffle leaves engineers and product managers unhappy
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Meta is dealing with some unhappy employees after a big AI team reshuffle.
Many engineers and product managers were moved to tasks like creating puzzles and coding challenges that could be used to test and improve AI models, work they say feels tedious and doesn't use their real skills.
Morale has taken a hit, with one employee even speaking out during a live-streamed meeting.
Mark Zuckerberg admits transition mistakes
CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently admitted the transition wasn't perfect, saying he accepted that there have been some mistakes during the transition, but stressed that this work is key for Meta's future in AI.
He promised no more mass layoffs this year, though hinted at possible role changes as the company doubles down on AI to stay competitive.