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Meta’s Aggressive AI Talent Acquisition Signals Intensifying Industry Competition

Meta Platforms has reportedly assembled an all-star team of AI researchers and engineers through aggressive recruitment from competitors. The hiring spree includes prominent figures from OpenAI, Apple, and several AI startups as the company aims to accelerate its artificial intelligence capabilities.

Meta’s Strategic Hiring Spree

Meta Platforms has reportedly been conducting an aggressive recruitment campaign targeting top artificial intelligence talent from across the industry, according to recent reports. Sources indicate the social media giant has hired approximately 50 AI researchers and engineers in recent months, despite briefly pausing recruitment activities in August. The hiring initiative appears designed to close the gap with AI leaders like OpenAI and Google while leveraging Meta’s substantial financial resources and massive user base.

by Aaron Vale
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Meta Discontinues Messenger Desktop Applications for Windows and Mac Systems

Meta Platforms is discontinuing its standalone Messenger applications for Windows and Mac desktop computers. Users will be redirected to web-based messaging platforms following the December 15 shutdown date.

Messenger Desktop Apps Being Phased Out

Meta Platforms is discontinuing its Messenger applications for desktop computer platforms, according to reports. The company will remove the apps from Windows and Mac systems entirely, with the shutdown process beginning December 15.

by Aaron Vale