Report: Meta's AI Star Alexandr Wang Finds Mark Zuckerberg's Management 'Suffocating'

After Meta Platforms invested heavily to recruit AI expert Alexandr Wang, reports are surfacing that indicate a growing rift between him and Mark Zuckerberg. Wang, who at 28 years old founded Scale AI, was appointed as Meta's chief AI officer earlier this year. This move followed the tech giant's acquisition of a 49% stake in Wang's startup for over $14 billion.

That said, the reality is a bit more complicated. the young executive has allegedly voiced concerns regarding Zuckerberg's leadership methods. Sources cited by the Financial Times claim that Wang has privately described Zuckerberg's micromanagement as being "suffocating."

The Financial Times report, drawing from individuals familiar with the situation, suggests Wang is dissatisfied with the current trajectory at Meta. Despite his prominent position as the company's top AI recruit and one of its most highly compensated employees, Wang apparently believes that Zuckerberg's hands-on approach is impeding progress.

Wang's reported discontent adds to the challenges faced by Meta, including multiple rounds of layoffs, departures of senior leaders, rushed AI product launches, and substantial expenditures, all of which have negatively impacted employee morale and raised concerns among investors.

As chief AI officer at Meta, Alexandr Wang leads the newly established Meta Superintelligence Labs. In this strategic role, he is responsible for spearheading Meta's artificial intelligence research and development efforts. His appointment followed Meta's significant investment in Scale AI, the company he co-created. Before dedicating himself fully to his startup, Wang briefly attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He co-founded Scale AI in 2016, at the young age of 19, and grew it into a pivotal player within the AI sector.