Latest AI News: February 12, 2026

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Mackenzie Ferguson

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Mackenzie Ferguson

AI Tools Researcher & Implementation Consultant

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Meta's 331 Layoffs in Washington: A Tech Shift from VR to AI

February 3, 2026

Meta Platforms Inc. has announced layoffs of 331 employees in Washington, affecting locations in Sea...

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Meta's Big Gamble: Pivot from Metaverse to AI and Wearables

January 22, 2026

Meta's CTO Andrew Bosworth announced strategic layoffs in the Reality Labs division amidst heavy fin...

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Meta's Metaverse Retreat: A Costly Pivot to AI Wearables

January 21, 2026

Meta, once hailed as the vanguard of the metaverse, has restructured its Reality Labs division, resu...

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Meta’s Metaverse Monet Misadventure: VR Takes a Backseat as AI Dominates

January 20, 2026

In a dramatic shift, Meta pulls back from its ambitious metaverse ventures, laying off 1,500 and foc...

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Meta Metaverse Meltdown: Reality Bites as Zuck Shifts to Smart Specs

January 20, 2026

Meta is pivoting away from its metaverse ambitions, laying off 1,500 employees and closing VR game s...

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Meta Waves Goodbye to Horizon Workrooms in Metaverse Retrenchment

January 16, 2026

Meta is putting the final nail in the coffin for its VR-powered collaborative app, Horizon Workrooms...

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Meta Axes VR Dreams: Layoffs Strike Batman Arkham Developer

January 15, 2026

Meta is shaking things up with major layoffs in its Reality Labs division, targeting VR studios. Cam...

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Meta's Metaverse Makeover: A Reality Check as VR Studios Shut Down

January 14, 2026

Meta is hitting the brakes on its VR and metaverse adventures with significant layoffs in its Realit...

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Meta's Reality Labs Shake-up: 10% Workforce Cut in Strategic Shift to AI and AR

January 14, 2026

In a major strategic overhaul, Meta is laying off approximately 10% of its Reality Labs staff, focus...

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Meta Shifts Gears: Layoffs in Reality Labs Signal Strategic Pivot to AI and Smart Glasses

January 14, 2026

Meta has announced plans to lay off approximately 10% of its Reality Labs division, impacting around...