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A profile of Alexandr Wang, who sources say is "an operator", had "all" of Zuckerberg's support during Meta's AI revamp, and is being touted as his successor (Rafe Rosner-Uddin/Financial Times)

The 29-year-old in charge of the company's Superintelligence Labs is being touted as a potential successor to Mark Zuckerberg

Meta AI chief Alexandr Wang commended Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for his bold decision-making style, describing it as a "very Bayesian" approach. During a recent interview, Wang highlighted the unique qualities of Zuckerberg's management, praising his willingness to make significant pivots based on strong convictions. While initially taken aback by the magnitude of Zuckerberg's strategic gambles, Wang expressed deep admiration for the extent of his boldness.

Zuckerberg, in turn, jokingly announced his intention to leave Meta, earning a warm response from Wang. The CEO playfully acknowledged the compliment, stating that he was "so flattered."

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