Shengjia Zhao to Lead Meta Superintelligence Labs
Meta has announced that Shengjia Zhao, a co-creator of
ChatGPT, has been named chief scientist of its recently established Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL). Zhao, who is recognized for his contributions to significant breakthroughs like
ChatGPT, GPT-4, and OpenAI's o1 AI reasoning model, will now set the scientific direction for Meta's ambitious new AI initiative[1][2][4].
Leadership Team Sets Ambitious AI Agenda
- Zhao co-founded Meta Superintelligence Labs and has served as its lead scientist since its inception.
- Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, acknowledged Zhao’s foundational role and formalized his position as chief scientist, noting the importance of Zhao’s leadership as the lab builds out its world-class team[1][2].
- Alexandr Wang, founder and former CEO of Scale AI, was previously appointed head of the unit, marking an unconventional leadership team that combines deep AI research expertise with operational leadership[2].
Recruitment and Competitive Edge
To strengthen its AI capabilities, Meta has aggressively recruited top-tier researchers from other leading AI organizations, including OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Safe Superintelligence, Apple, Anthropic, and Meta’s own FAIR and GenAI divisions[2]. This high-profile talent drive, led directly by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, aims to prioritize both technical innovation and research credibility[3].
Meta Superintelligence Labs' Vision
The formation of Meta Superintelligence Labs signals Meta's ambition to compete directly with industry leaders like OpenAI and Google. With access to the company’s significant computational resources and massive user base, the lab aims to advance frontier AI research and produce the next generation of artificial intelligence models[3].
Outlook
Shengjia Zhao’s appointment is widely seen as a strategic move to reinforce Meta’s leadership in superintelligent AI development. The combination of Zhao’s technical expertise and an elite team from across the AI industry sets Meta Superintelligence Labs on a path to become a major force in the global AI landscape[2][3].
