Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has announced ambitious plans to build an “AI engineer” to assist with coding tasks at the company. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to significantly ramp up Meta’s investment in artificial intelligence. The company plans to spend between $60 billion and $65 billion in 2025 to develop AI infrastructure.
The AI engineer is expected to handle coding duties traditionally performed by mid-level engineers, potentially transforming the software development landscape. This move aims to improve efficiency and reduce costs, as mid-level engineers at Meta currently earn substantial salaries.
By automating coding tasks, Meta hopes to streamline its development processes and allow human engineers to focus on more creative and strategic responsibilities. In addition to building the AI engineer, Meta’s investment will include constructing a massive new data center and expanding its AI teams. The company plans to end the year with over 1.3 million graphics processing units (GPUs) to power its AI development. This significant investment underscores Meta’s commitment to leading the AI race and leveraging the technology to drive innovation and growth.
