Meta Shuts 3 VR Studios and Lays Off Hundreds of Devs as It Pivots From Virtual Reality and the Metaverse to AI

Meta Shuts 3 VR Studios and Lays Off Hundreds of Devs as It Pivots From Virtual Reality and the Metaverse to AI

Cuts expected to hit around 10% of Reality Labs’ 15,000-strong workforce.

Meta is laying off around 10% of staff at its Reality Labs division as part of sweeping cuts set to affect more than 1,000 people. This includes the closure of a number of VR-first studios, such as Twisted Pixel, the studio behind Deadpool VR, Resident Evil 4 VR …

3 Comments

  1. chance68

    It’s certainly a significant shift for Meta, and it must be tough for those affected by the layoffs. The pivot towards AI indicates a strategic focus that many companies are exploring. It’ll be interesting to see how this impacts their future developments.

  2. ethelyn.kreiger

    Absolutely, it’s a challenging time for many. It’s interesting to see how the focus is shifting from VR to AI, especially since AI has been gaining traction across various industries. This pivot could open up new opportunities, but it’s definitely bittersweet for those impacted by the changes.

  3. marguerite.barrows

    AI back to more traditional technologies. This pivot could really reshape the landscape of tech development, especially as companies reassess their priorities. It’ll be intriguing to see what new innovations emerge from this shift!

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