Meta Launches Superintelligence Labs to Build Next-Gen AI

Meta Platforms has launched a bold new AI research division, Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL), in June 2025. Based in Menlo Park, California, this lab is dedicated to creating a powerful new AI model—codenamed “Behemoth”—and to building the foundation for true artificial superintelligence.WikipediaNew York Post

New AI Division & Goals

• Founded: June 30, 2025, as announced by Mark ZuckerbergNew York PostWikipedia.

• Objective: Develop a more advanced AI model (Behemoth) that surpasses existing ones and push toward superintelligenceWikipediaTom's GuideNew York Post.

Leadership & Organizational Structure

• Chief AI Officer: Alexandr Wang (former CEO of Scale AI)New York PostWikipedia.

• Co-lead for AI Products: Nat Friedman (former GitHub CEO)WikipediaIndia Today.

Restructured into Four Focused Units:

1. TBD Lab – Develops large language models (LLMs) like Behemoth, led by Wang.

2. FAIR – Fundamental AI research division for long-term innovation.

3. Products & Applied Research – Builds consumer-facing AI products, led by Friedman.

4. MSL Infra – Manages infrastructure (data centers, chips), led by Aparna Ramani.WikipediaTechnology MagazineBusiness Standard

Talent Drive & Industry Impact

Meta is aggressively recruiting top-tier AI researchers from competitors like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind—reportedly offering compensation packages in the hundreds of millions of dollars.The TimesBarron'sNew York PostIndia TodayThe Economic TimesThe Economic Times

One standout hire, AI prodigy Matt Deitke, accepted a remarkable $250 million offer to join MSL at just 24 years old.Wikipedia

Why It Matters

• Meta is making an aggressive bet on superintelligence as its next frontier, backing it with massive financial investment across infrastructure and talent.The TimesBarron'sNew York PostTechnology MagazineWikipedia

• However, the strategy is not without risks—internal reshuffles and changing priorities have signaled turbulence amid this transformation.PC GamerFinancial TimesIT ProThe Times of IndiaBusiness Standard

  
  

Aspect	Details
Division Name	Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL)
Launch Date	June 30, 2025
Base	Menlo Park, California
Project Focus	Behemoth—next-gen LLM; superintelligence
Leadership	Alexandr Wang (Chief AI Officer), Nat Friedman
Structure	TBD Lab, FAIR, Products & Applied Research, MSL Infra
Talent Strategy	Poaching top AI researchers with huge compensation
Notable Hire	Matt Deitke ($250M contract)
Strategic Aim	Establish Meta as a leader in advanced AI
Challenges	Internal restructuring, potential downsizing, strategic shifts