Llama is the name of Meta’s main series of AI foundation models, which power a growing suite of generative AI products on the company’s social media platforms. “We believe expanding our portfolio to invest in this field will only accrue value to Meta AI and our mixed and augmented reality programs,” Bosworth wrote.

Meta is further restructuring its VR/AR hardware department by creating a new unit focused on developing AI-powered humanoid robots designed to assist with physical household tasks, according to an internal company memo.