Meta names Shengjia Zhao as chief scientist of AI superintelligence unit

OpenAI Alum Joins Meta's AI Team

Former Researcher Shengjia Zhao Brings Expertise to New Lab

Meta has further strengthened its artificial intelligence (AI) division with the addition of Shengjia Zhao, a former researcher from OpenAI. Zhao will be joining the leadership team at Meta's newly established AI lab.

"Zhao's contributions will be invaluable as we continue to develop and explore the potential of AI," said a Meta spokesperson.

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