Meta Employees Hate Zuckerberg's Plan for a Companywide AI Hackathon
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- Meta employees express frustration over companywide AI hackathon announcement due to increased workload post-layoffs and low morale.
- Employees report lack of time and incentive to participate, with concerns that hackathon efforts won't count toward performance evaluations.
- Internal pushback includes sarcastic memes and comments highlighting insufficient safety and support for innovation amid aggressive goals.
- Mark Zuckerberg positions hackathon as a camaraderie-building initiative, alongside other measures like increased offsite budgets and ending hot desking.
- Meta's first companywide hackathon since recent layoffs of 8,000 employees faces skepticism about cultural shifts and practical feasibility.