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Meta’s months-old AI unit is a soul-crushing gulag, say the engineers stuck inside it

TechCrunchPublished Jun 12, 2026

Meta's AI research unit, established months ago, is reported by engineers to have a harsh work environment with high pressure and low morale. Employees describe the atmosphere as demoralizing and challenging.

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