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Meta to Lay Off Around 600 Employees from Artificial Intelligence Divisions
23 Oct. 10:47Meta plans to lay off approximately 600 employees working in its artificial intelligence (AI) divisions, according to an internal memo cited by Axios.
The document states that the layoffs aim to reduce excessive bureaucracy and improve the flexibility of workflows. A company representative confirmed the job cuts in a comment to CNBC.
The layoffs will affect staff involved in AI infrastructure, fundamental research, and product development. However, Meta expects that most of the affected employees will be offered other roles within the company.
At the same time, Meta continues hiring for its recently established TBD Lab, which focuses on developing “superintelligence” technologies, according to The Verge.
As reported by Bloomberg, Meta has made substantial investments in AI development. In the summer of 2025, the company invested $14.3 billion in the AI startup Scale AI, whose co-founder and CEO, Alexandr Wang, has since taken on the role of Chief AI Officer at Meta.
Detroit High School Students Eligible for Up to $1,000 for Perfect Attendance
23 Aug. 18:09High school students in Detroit, Michigan, who maintain consistent school attendance can earn up to $1,000 in electronic gift cards. According to Fox News, high schoolers receive a $100 digital gift card for every week of uninterrupted class attendance. Students can earn $400 across four weeks, with total incentives reaching up to $1,000 during the 10-week winter period.
The attendance incentive model demonstrated strong results between January and March 2026, when approximately 12,800 high school students—representing 84% of the district's high school population—qualified for the payments. Concurrently, chronic absenteeism dropped from 64% to 54%. Following this success, the program has been extended through the 2026–2027 academic year and expanded to include students in grades 6–8, who will receive $50 for each week of full attendance.
The school district allocated $13.9 million from its overall budget to combat unexcused absences. The program maintains strict criteria: a single unexcused absence during any given school week forfeits the student's eligibility for that week's reward.
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