Meta AI agents overhaul leader Emily Dalton to depart two months after appointment

Meta executive Emily Dalton, who was tapped to lead the company’s AI-for-Work transformation and an overhaul centered on AI agents, is leaving just two months after being appointed to the role. Dalton joined Meta in 2015 and helped shape the company’s AI infrastructure and strategy. Her exit has raised questions among market participants about the pace of execution and productization of Meta’s AI plans. The development does not involve new financial disclosures or regulatory changes, but is seen as a leadership shift that could weigh on sentiment around Meta’s stock.