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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.
On-the-Go Power: Japanese Engineers Develop Wireless In-Road Charging for Electric Vehicles
10 Oct. 08:10In a major leap for electric mobility, Honda R&D, alongside Taisei Corporation and Taisei Rotec, has unveiled an innovative dynamic wireless charging system that charges electric vehicles as they drive. By embedding compact energy-transmitting modules directly into the road surface, the system transfers power via a magnetic field to receivers mounted underneath moving vehicles. Designed to withstand heavy commercial transport up to 20 tons, real-world road testing is scheduled to begin in Japan in April 2027.
The technology eliminates the need for full road reconstruction, as modules can be integrated directly into milled asphalt layers. Aimed at boosting charging power up to 150 kW in future iterations, this infrastructure solution promise to significantly reduce grid pressure on traditional charging stations, particularly for logistics and commercial fleets.
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