Meta has launched America’s Workforce Academy, a new skilled trades initiative that offers free training, industry certifications, and guaranteed jobs for graduates. The company says the program will help build the workforce needed for America’s growing AI infrastructure boom, though some may worry a flood of new workers could eventually impact wages in the trades.
Best Buy is bringing Meta Lab experiences to more than 50 stores this summer, giving shoppers hands-on access to Meta AI glasses, Quest 3 VR headsets, and interactive demos.
Meta is committing billions to nuclear power so its AI ambitions do not stall out. The company announced new deals with Vistra, TerraPower, and Oklo, extending plant lifespans and funding next-generation reactors that could deliver up to 6.6GW of reliable power by 2035.
Meta is preparing to spend $600 billion building and expanding US data centers for AI. The economic boost is real, but so are the risks.
Meta is using open source AI to create a custom concrete mix that boosts strength and sustainability for its new data center in Minnesota.
Threads finally adds native direct messaging as Meta aims to grow the app beyond Instagram. A new Highlighter feature also debuts to boost visibility of engaging conversations.
In a collaboration that blends console gaming with virtual reality, Meta and Microsoft have launched a new limited edition headset called the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition. This release marks the first time Meta has offered a limited-edition Quest device, and it’s being positioned as the perfect entry point for Xbox fans interested in jumping … Read more