Emily Dalton Smith led Meta AI tools overhaul and leaves
Technology
Emily Dalton Smith, who has been with Meta since 2015, is saying goodbye to the company.
She recently led the charge to upgrade and simplify Meta's internal AI tools, a big job she took on in April 2026 during a major overhaul around AI agents.
Her departure comes just as Meta is working hard to rethink its whole approach to AI.
Dalton Smith exit affects Meta AI
Dalton Smith was a driving force behind making Meta's AI systems smarter and more efficient.
With her gone, it could mean new changes ahead as Meta keeps pushing product work to consolidate and improve internal AI tooling as part of its overhaul around AI agents.
Her work has set the stage for whatever comes next in Meta's AI journey.