Meta's Chief Technology Officer, Andrew Bosworth, admitted that the company poorly handled a major reorganization of its AI teams, stating in an internal communication that Meta did not adequately explain the changes when it established its Applied AI business earlier this year. The unit, which employs over 6,500 engineers and product managers, was established to work on projects involving the company's generative AI models. Bosworth acknowledged, “We've undermined the trust you have that your unique expertise and contribution will be valued,” and added that “quick changes in strategy, including the boom/bust cycle of hiring, left entire teams in the lurch.” He remarked, “We obviously did an atrocious job explaining the vision.” Meta intends to make adjustments, including managers having fewer direct reports with a goal of about 20 workers per manager, and minimizing the number of times employees are transferred during reorganizations. Bosworth cautioned staff that AI expertise will become crucial, noting, “AI won't take your job, but someone who knows AI might.” Employees transferred into the division were informed by Maher Saba, VP of Applied AI, that they were free to apply for other Meta posts.