# Meta ends partnership with Virtue AI staff

> Meta is letting go of four months‑old hires from AI safety startup Virtue AI, citing mismatched work styles.

Oossa · 2026-10-02 · https://oossa.com/en/meta-ends-partnership-with-virtue-ai-staff

Meta told Semafor that it is releasing employees it hired from Virtue AI in June after only four months. The company said the arrangement didn’t work out because of clashing work styles. Meta’s Superintelligence Labs will keep focusing on AI safety and alignment. Virtue AI, founded by Bo Li, Dawn Song and Sanmi Koyejo, has also worked with Anthropic, OpenAI and the U.S. Commerce Department.

## The facts

- The hires joined Meta in June 2026 and were let go in October 2026.
- Virtue AI co‑founders are Bo Li, Dawn Song and Sanmi Koyejo.

## Why it matters

The cut‑back shows Meta is still refining how it integrates external AI‑safety talent while under regulatory pressure.

## Sources & references

1. [Meta parts ways with Virtue AI](https://www.semafor.com/article/10/02/2026/meta-parts-ways-with-virtue-ai) – Semafor, 2026-10-02

Last updated: 2026-10-02