Meta to deploy AI systems in 2025 that can perform the work of midlevel software engineers

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced plans to automate midlevel software engineering work through artificial intelligence, while also implementing significant changes to content moderation and company culture.

Key developments: Meta aims to deploy AI systems in 2025 that can perform the work of midlevel software engineers, potentially transforming how the company develops its applications.

• Zuckerberg anticipates AI will eventually handle all coding across Meta’s applications
• Current midlevel software engineers at Meta earn mid-six-figure compensation packages
• The initial implementation may be costly, but the company expects long-term efficiency gains

Content moderation shift: Meta is moving away from third-party fact-checking in favor of a community-based approach to content verification.

• The company plans to implement a community notes system similar to X (formerly Twitter)
• Meta intends to increase political content on its platforms
• Fact-checking organizations have expressed concern through an open letter, calling the change “a step backward”

Organizational changes: Meta is restructuring internal initiatives and teams to align with new priorities.

• The company is eliminating its dedicated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team
• The announcement came through an internal memo from VP of Human Resources Janelle Gale
• These changes reflect a broader shift in Meta’s organizational structure and priorities

Looking ahead: Meta’s ambitious AI implementation strategy could signal a broader industry shift, potentially affecting the future job market for software engineers while raising questions about the quality and oversight of AI-generated code.