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
However, 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.