Meta has reportedly recruited one of the co-founders of artificial intelligence (AI) startup Thinking Machines. Andrew Tulloch, a high-profile AI researcher, confirmed his departure in a message to workers on Friday (Oct. 10), The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Andrew Tulloch, the co-founder of Mira Murati's Thinking Machines Lab, has left the company to join Meta Platforms, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.
Andrew Tulloch is the latest big-name AI researcher to join the social-media giant.
Sam Altman-backed Campus has hired Meta's former AI chief Jerome Pesenti as its technology head and acquired his AI company for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition advances the "engineering roadmap by 2-3 years," said Tade Oyerinde, Campus founder and chancellor.
In the most recent trading session, Meta Platforms (META) closed at $733.51, indicating a +2.18% shift from the previous trading day.
New Mexico accused Meta of withholding internal records about AI chatbots in a child-safety lawsuit. Meta argues the requests fall outside the scope of the case.
Meta and Apple are close to settling two high-profile antitrust cases with the European Commission, marking a potential de-escalation in the ongoing tension between US Big Tech companies and European regulators, reported Financial Times. According to officials cited in the report, who have been briefed on the discussions, both companies are in the final stages
A dozen Republican attorneys general are demanding answers from Meta as the social media company faces a lawsuit from Oct. 7 victims' families.
Shares of Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) lost 0.78% over the past five trading sessions after losing 5.46% the five prior.
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A group of Italian families has filed a lawsuit against Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, accusing the platforms of failing to enforce age restrictions and using addictive features that harm children's mental health.
PBA reportedly nears a deal to fuel Meta's massive AI data center in Alberta with natural gas via its Alliance pipeline, partnering with Kineticor and Beacon AI.