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Zuckerberg Prepares AI to Manage Thousands of Meta Employees

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Zuckerberg Prepares AI to Manage Thousands of Meta Employees
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly preparing a personal AI agent to help him manage the company. This technology is not merely an ordinary digital assistant but is designed to perform functions similar to a chief of staff. Its role includes assisting Zuckerberg in searching for information, processing data, and supporting faster decision-making processes. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the AI system is still in the development stage but has already begun to be utilised internally to accelerate information searches. With this support, Zuckerberg is said to no longer need to go through multiple layers of management or bureaucratic processes just to obtain specific data. The AI agent will directly gather and present the required information more quickly. This step is part of Meta’s efforts to improve work efficiency within its very large organisation. The parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads currently employs nearly 79,000 people worldwide. Therefore, Meta is assessed to be starting to promote the use of agent-based AI technology to assist internal company operations. Several Meta employees have also reportedly been using various AI-based tools, such as MyClaw and Second Brain, to support their daily work. These tools are used for various needs, from searching for documents to facilitating collaboration among employees. Zuckerberg views AI as having the potential to significantly transform company operations, including the possibility of affecting its organisational structure. One direction being pursued is to make the organisation leaner, by cutting management layers and giving greater roles to individuals supported by AI systems. In this context, the presence of AI acting as a ‘digital boss’ can be understood as Meta’s way of reducing bureaucracy and accelerating workflows, especially at the decision-making level. However, this step also raises new concerns about the future of jobs, including in managerial and strategic positions. Some observers assess that the AI threat is no longer limited to entry-level jobs but is beginning to touch executive levels. Nevertheless, for now, the AI agent is positioned as a companion rather than a complete replacement for humans.

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