Meta Releases Two 24K H100 GPU Clusters for Llama-3 Training


Meta acquires humanoid robotics startup ARI to enhance robot understanding of human behavior. Core team, including former Nvidia researcher Wang Xiaolong and ex-NYU professor Lerrel Pinto, joins Meta's Super Intelligence Lab. ARI was previously backed by AIX Ventures in a seed round.....
Meta launches the Model Capability Initiative (MCI), leveraging employee work behavior data to accelerate large language model training. CEO Zuckerberg and Chief AI Officer announce ongoing improvements to the new model 'Muse Spark', but to speed up progress, daily work data will be integrated.....
Meta announced the layoff of about 8,000 employees (10% of its workforce) to cope with the high infrastructure and talent costs brought by the transition to artificial intelligence. The move reflects a widespread anxiety in the technology industry: while AI improves efficiency, the expenditure on hardware and top talent is significant, forcing companies to streamline their organizations to maintain profitability. The CEO of Meta had previously warned investors about the pain of the transition.
On April 23, 2026, Meta launched the generative AI product 'Muse Spark,' marking a strategic shift from the metaverse to AI. Simultaneously, an internal memo revealed plans to cut 10% of staff (about 8,000 employees) and halt hiring for 6,000 vacant positions, effective May 20, led by the Chief Human Resources Officer to reduce workforce costs.....
Meta allegedly collected employee computer data via tracking software to train AI models that simulate human office behavior, advancing its 'autonomous AI agents' initiative.....