Meta Taps Former Apple AI Experts for Superintelligence Labs Team

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) has hired two top artificial intelligence researchers from Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), according to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the matter. The move highlights Meta’s continued push to expand its AI capabilities through strategic talent acquisition.

Mark Lee, one of the former Apple AI scientists, recently joined Meta’s Superintelligence Labs team after leaving Apple earlier this week. Tom Gunter, another high-ranking AI researcher from Apple, is expected to start at Meta soon, the report said.

The hires signal Meta’s aggressive efforts to strengthen its AI initiatives, particularly in areas related to advanced machine learning and superintelligent systems. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has consistently emphasized the importance of AI development as a central pillar of the company’s future, alongside virtual and augmented reality.

While Reuters has not independently verified the report, the news follows a broader trend of AI talent competition among major tech giants. Companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Meta are in a race to build and integrate next-generation AI models into their products and platforms.

Meta’s Superintelligence Labs team is reportedly focused on building powerful AI systems that could rival or surpass human intelligence, aligning with the company’s long-term vision for AI-driven innovation.

The departure of top AI researchers from Apple also reflects the shifting landscape of tech talent, as companies restructure internal AI divisions or face challenges in retaining leading experts amid rising demand and competition in the industry.

As AI continues to redefine the future of technology, Meta’s ability to attract elite researchers like Lee and Gunter could give it a significant edge in the ongoing AI arms race.