Meta, the social media giant, has undergone a significant restructuring by disbanding its responsible AI division, responsible for overseeing the development and deployment of its artificial intelligence (AI) ventures.
This move has led to team members from the disbanded division transitioning into various roles within Meta’s generative AI product division and the AI infrastructure team.
The generative AI team at Meta, which was established in February, is dedicated to creating products that can generate language and images to closely resemble human-made content.
This initiative reflects Meta’s efforts to keep up with the growing demand for machine learning development in the tech industry, as major players race to stay competitive in the AI field.
Meta’s decision to restructure its divisions coincides with the conclusion of what CEO Mark Zuckerberg referred to as the “year of efficiency.”
This period has witnessed a flurry of company layoffs, team consolidations, and reorganizations aimed at streamlining operations and increasing efficiency.
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The emphasis on AI safety has become a paramount concern for leading companies in the AI industry, especially as regulators and officials pay closer attention to the potential risks associated with AI technology.
In July, a consortium consisting of Anthropic, Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI formed an industry group dedicated to establishing safety standards for the advancement of AI.
Despite the reshuffling, the team members from Meta’s responsible AI division remain committed to supporting the responsible development and use of AI. The company continues to invest in this critical area.
Meta has recently introduced two AI-powered generative models.
The first, called Emu Video, builds upon Meta’s previous Emu model and can generate video clips based on textual and image inputs.
The second model, Emu Edit, focuses on image manipulation, promising greater precision in image editing.
Cointelegraph reached out to Meta for further information regarding these changes but has not yet received a response.
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