| 01-07-2025 |
Meta Tech Podcast Explores C to Rust Transition |
Podcast |
The latest Meta Tech Podcast episode, hosted by Pascal Hartig, features engineers Elaine and Buping discussing a significant project to rewrite decades-old C code into Rust for a core messaging library used across Messenger, Facebook, Instagram, and Meta’s AR/VR platforms. They share insights into tackling this large-scale modernization, optimizing for developer happiness, and navigating the challenges of adopting Rust without prior experience. This transition aims to enhance performance and safety in Meta’s mobile systems engineering. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Pocket Casts to learn more about this transformative effort. |
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| 01-07-2025 |
WhatsApp Business Calling API Enhances Customer Engagement |
Company News |
The WhatsApp Business Calling API allows businesses to integrate voice calling and messaging within a single thread, creating seamless end-to-end customer journeys. This tool boosts lead conversion with click-to-call features and improves customer support by offering efficient escalation channels. Businesses can customize call settings, manage hours, and drive loyalty using a trusted platform. Explore its features and documentation to enhance your customer interactions. |
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| 30-06-2025 |
Meta Joins Kotlin Foundation to Boost Android Development |
Company News |
Meta has become a gold member of the Kotlin Foundation, reinforcing its commitment to advancing Kotlin for Android development. The company has migrated millions of lines of Android code from Java to Kotlin using its internal tool, Kotlinator, and shares innovations through open-source projects like Buck2. Meta’s involvement supports the Kotlin ecosystem through grants and community initiatives. Visit engineering.fb.com to learn more about Meta’s open-source contributions. |
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| 27-06-2025 |
Llama Tutorial Simplifies AI Prompt Optimization |
Tutorial |
Meta’s latest tutorial introduces llama-prompt-ops, an open-source Python library designed to streamline prompt optimization for Llama, enhancing transitions from GPT models. Partner Engineer Justin Lee demonstrates its installation, setup, and performance analysis for a customer service task. The video highlights why systematic optimization is key for better AI outcomes. Watch the full tutorial at the provided link to boost your AI development skills. |
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| 20-06-2025 |
Oakley Meta Glasses Redefine Performance with AI |
Company News |
Oakley and Meta have partnered to launch Oakley Meta HSTN glasses, blending Oakley’s iconic design with Meta’s AI technology to enhance athletic performance. Featuring a 3K camera, open-ear speakers, and Meta AI for hands-free tasks like checking wind conditions, these glasses offer up to eight hours of battery life and IPX4 water resistance. Available in six Rx-ready color combos with PRIZM™ lenses, they start at $399 USD, with a limited-edition version at $499 USD. |
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| 17-06-2025 |
Meta Announces Inaugural Cohort of Llama Startup Program |
Company News |
Meta's AI division, AI at Meta, has revealed the first group of startups selected for its Llama Startup Program following an overwhelming response with over 1,000 applications. This diverse cohort, spanning industries like healthcare, marketing, finance, and legal, aims to leverage Llama's capabilities to innovate in generative AI. The program offers technical support and cloud credit reimbursements to help these early-stage startups push the boundaries of AI technology. Learn more about the initiative and its impact on the AI landscape. |
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| 12-06-2025 |
Meta AI Unveils V-JEPA 2 for Robot Planning |
AI Tool Benchmarking |
Meta AI’s V-JEPA 2, a 1.2 billion-parameter world model trained on video, enables robots to perform zero-shot planning in unfamiliar environments. Excelling in visual understanding and action prediction, it supports tasks like object manipulation without prior environment-specific training. Alongside V-JEPA 2, Meta introduces three benchmarks—IntPhys 2, MVPBench, and CausalVQA—to evaluate physical reasoning in AI models. Visit ai.meta.com to access V-JEPA 2 and explore these benchmarks for advancing AI research. |
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| 10-06-2025 |
Meta’s Superintelligence Lab Led by Alexandr Wang |
Social Media News |
Meta is launching a new AI research lab focused on developing superintelligence, with Scale AI’s founder and CEO, Alexandr Wang, joining the initiative. The lab aims to advance AI systems beyond current capabilities, positioning Meta to compete with leaders like OpenAI and Google. Reports indicate Meta is in talks to invest over $10 billion in Scale AI, potentially integrating its expertise and workforce. This strategic move reflects Meta’s commitment to leading the AI innovation race. |
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