Meta’s AI reorganization was described as “atrocious” by CTO Andrew Bosworth.
In an internal memo obtained by Wired, Bosworth acknowledged that the recent AI team shuffle caused unrest among staff. He pledged three concrete fixes: steadier project assignments, regular updates from leadership, and the reinstatement of previously cut benefits such as on‑site meals and flexible hours.
The admission matters because Meta’s AI ambitions hinge on attracting and keeping top talent. A demoralised workforce could slow product rollouts and give rivals a hiring edge. The promised perks also signal that the company is backtracking on cost‑cutting measures that were hurting morale.
Whether the memo translates into lasting change remains to be seen, but the acknowledgment itself is a rare public admission of internal missteps at a company that rarely airs its dirty laundry.