Obviously I don't feel any sympathy for Meta as a company, and while I do feel for its employees, I consider this to be a bit of a case of "you reap what you sow". Anyhow, this is a long and (to me) quite interesting inside look at how Meta has pivoted toward AI at the expense of its software engineering staff, and some of the consequences that followed. The 'takeaway' will resonate with many: "If you're in a leadership position and feeling the temptation to make drastic org changes for AI-related reasons, take a deep breath and see where it left Meta." But I prefer to view it more broadly: any organization that treats its staff as disposable runs the risk of throwing away its core. Sure, you may be left with an engine of sorts and a large customer base, but AI-first organizations will be built from the ground, not by hollowing out existing enterprises.
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