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Meta AI CEO sends long thanks note to his team; says: I am so grateful for every one

Alexandr Wang expressed his gratitude to the dedicated researchers and engineers at Meta Superintelligence Labs for rolling out their innovative AI models. He pointed out that the objective was to develop a cutting-edge AI model within just a year. The team worked tirelessly on intricate tasks without rigid deadlines, fostering a spirit of collaboration and intellectual prowess.

Meta AI CEO sends long thanks note to his team; says: I am so grateful for every one

Meta AI CEO Alexandr Wang thanked his team for their hard work and dedication in launching Meta's new AI models, Muse AI, including Muse Wonder and Muse Spark. Wang described the launches as a major milestone for the company, which was formed about a year ago with the goal of building a frontier AI model within a year. Despite many doubting the goal's feasibility, Wang said the team worked with urgency and no deadlines to achieve the target.

He praised the researchers and engineers from both Meta and external organizations for their "earnestness and urgency," and emphasized that nobody asked whose job it was. Wang described the team as "the most brilliant people" he has ever worked with, and emphasized that their passion, hard work, and brilliance were crucial in building the models.

The CEO highlighted that the company has built a "machine that builds new models" and is proud of the speed at which the team continues to improve the models. Wang concluded by expressing his gratitude for the team and stating that the work is far from complete.

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