Meta has temporarily halted hiring in its artificial intelligence division. The recruitment freeze was confirmed this week following reports that the company had recruited over 50 AI researchers and engineers from competing firms within weeks. The freeze became effective last week, though its duration remains uncertain. During restructuring, Meta is reorganizing its AI unit - previously known as the Meta Super Intelligent Lab - into four distinct teams. These include the TBD Lab led by former Scale AI founder Alexandr Wang, alongside three groups focusing on research, product integration, and infrastructure respectively. In discussions with The Wall Street Journal, Meta described the freeze as "routine organizational planning following personnel additions and annual budgeting processes." CEO Mark Zuckerberg's aggressive approach to leading the AI race has triggered intense talent competition. He personally contacted top professionals with nine-figure compensation packages and acquired both startups and their leadership teams. Industry analysts caution that rising stock-based compensation costs could potentially impact shareholder returns. Meta's strategic move comes amid significant changes to its AI research structure, creating specialized teams to enhance development efficiency. While the company emphasizes maintaining critical operations, the temporary hiring pause raises questions about its long-term workforce strategy in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.