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Meta reshuffles 7,000 workers into AI teams before fresh job cuts

Meta is moving 7,000 employees into newly created AI-focused teams as the company doubles down on artificial intelligence. The restructuring comes just days before another round of layoffs affecting around 8,000 workers, highlighting how rapidly the tech industry is reshaping itself around AI-driven growth and leaner operations.

Meta’s next big move: AI assistants for everyday life — what we know so far

Meta is developing a highly personalised AI assistant designed to handle everyday tasks for over three billion users, powered by its Muse Spark model. The push reflects Mark Zuckerberg’s ambition for “personal superintelligence”, even as investors question rising costs, workforce cuts, and a sharp increase in AI-related capital spending.

Meta faces New Mexico trial that could force changes to Facebook, other platforms

The case, which will be tried before a judge in Santa Fe, stems from a lawsuit filed by New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, a Democrat, accusing the social media giant of designing its products to addict young users and failing to protect children from sexual exploitation on its platforms.

After 8,000 cuts, Meta signals layoffs may not be over amid AI surge

Meta is cutting thousands of jobs as it pours billions into artificial intelligence, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg linking layoffs directly to rising infrastructure costs. While the company insists AI efficiency is not the sole driver, uncertainty looms as executives refuse to rule out further cuts amid intensifying competition.

Meta layoffs: Company confirms 8,000 job cut to focus on AI

Meta Platforms is preparing another significant round of layoffs, targeting around 8,000 roles, as it doubles down on artificial intelligence. The move reflects a broader industry shift, with major tech firms restructuring workforces and reallocating resources to keep pace in the rapidly evolving AI race.

Meta to cut 10% of global workforce, and this is what the severance pay looks like

Meta is preparing sweeping layoffs affecting thousands of employees as it focuses on artificial intelligence. In the memo, the company has outlined severance packages, healthcare support, and transition assistance for impacted workers amid growing uncertainty across its global workforce.

Meta extends custom chips deal with Broadcom to power AI ambitions

As AI drives a surge in computing demand, big technology companies such as Meta, Google and Amazon are designing their own chips to reduce reliance on Nvidia's costly processors. That custom chip boom has made Broadcom one of the biggest winners of generative AI.

Not just looks, but voice and behaviour too: Meta is building an AI clone of its CEO Mark Zuckerberg

Meta is reportedly building a photorealistic AI version of Mark Zuckerberg that can mimic his voice, mannerisms and viewpoints. The virtual clone, still in early development, is aimed at internal use and forms part of the company’s broader push into advanced AI-driven characters and immersive digital interactions.

Why are America’s powerful obsessed with cage fights? Now Hunter Biden challenges Trump's sons

Hunter Biden’s challenge to Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump for a cage fight has raised the question of why America’s powerful figures are drawn to MMA-style showdowns. From political branding to media spectacle, the trend reflects a shift in US culture and influence

Meta pulls ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for social media addiction lawsuits

Meta spokesperson Andy Stone said the company is actively defending itself against the lawsuits, which include thousands of cases in both state and federal courts in California, and is removing the ads.