Meta's aggressive pivot towards AI is reshaping the company's workforce, with over 7,000 employees being reassigned to new teams focused on AI cloud infrastructure and an internal AI agent codenamed Hatch. This rapid reorganization, which includes shifting managers into more hands-on roles and away from direct oversight, is stirring up discontent among employees. The company's plans to extensively monitor workers for AI training data have further fueled resentment, with a petition signed by over 500 employees demanding an end to data collection. The internal culture shift, marked by the loss of perks and flexibility, has also contributed to a sense of disillusionment. As Meta plays catch-up in the AI race, the company must navigate the fine line between achieving its ambitions and maintaining employee morale, especially as the AI landscape becomes increasingly competitive with players like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic leading the way.
