Meta Platforms, based in Menlo Park, California, is laying off around 600 artificial intelligence jobs while continuing to hire for its superintelligence lab. The cuts will impact the Fundamental AI Research unit, as well as product-related AI and AI infrastructure units, but the newer TBD Lab unit will remain unaffected. Despite the layoffs, the company is encouraging affected employees to apply for other roles within Meta.

While Meta is still recruiting for TBD Lab, which is working on developing large language models like Meta’s Llama, the company has taken a different approach to AI by offering its flagship Llama system as an open-source product. This move sets Meta apart from competitors like OpenAI and Google, although it is recognized for lagging behind in promoting consumer use of large language models. With over a billion people using its AI products monthly, Meta continues to make strides in the AI industry.