Meta AI VP departs: Jitendra Malik joins Amazon robotics; FAIR’s ‘slow death’ claims grow

Meta’s AI research division, FAIR, is experiencing significant leadership departures, with VP Jitendra Malik joining Amazon’s robotics team. This follows Chief AI Scientist Yann LeCun’s exit, signaling a shift from fundamental research to commercial AI products. The unit faces internal turmoil and resource constraints as Meta prioritizes generative AI initiatives.