Shift in Hiring Trend at Meta: Apple Researcher Recruited, Prioritizing Ideas Over Skills
Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, has made a significant move in the realm of robotics by poaching Jian Zhang, Apple's top AI researcher in this field. Zhang will now work at Meta's Robotics Studio, which falls under the Reality Labs department.
The Robotics Studio, known for its focus on developing humanoids and advanced robotics, will now compete with established players like Tesla and Nvidia-backed Figure AI. Meta's existing hardware offerings are limited to smart glasses and virtual reality headsets.
Jian Zhang's arrival at Meta is a strategic move, as the Robotics Studio is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of robotics technology. The unit's primary focus is on creating advanced robots, a departure from Meta's current hardware offerings.
Meanwhile, in global politics, the European Union is looking to regain the initiative in trade deals, aiming to make new agreements with Latin America. This move comes after the EU felt it made excessive concessions in an agreement with the US.
Elsewhere, the US and Mexico have agreed to expand cooperation regarding security matters. This development follows the US President's meeting with Kyiv's allies, who pledged military backing ahead of talks to bolster Ukraine's defense.
In other tech news, recruiters are emphasizing the importance of strong soft skills and knowledge on tech ethics for AI job candidates. However, they stress that candidates must also possess deep technical know-how and coding skills.
Finland and Poland are considering restoring peat wetlands along their Russian borders as a defense measure, and also as a means to combat climate change. This initiative serves as a carbon sink, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
In economic news, Guyana has generated billions of dollars from oil since ExxonMobil started pumping in 2019. The tiny Caribbean island of Anguilla, on the other hand, generated $39 million last year by selling its .ai web domain, accounting for almost a quarter of the island's total revenue. This year, Anguilla expects to make $48.8 million and $51 million in 2026 from the service.
The Trump family's new cryptocurrency venture, WLFI, generated an estimated $5 billion after its trading debut. However, the venture has been met with criticism due to potential conflicts of interest and possible insider transactions involving the President.
Tragedy struck near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, where more than 800 people were killed after an earthquake. The majority of the casualties occurred in rural Afghanistan, where homes are often made from mud and stone, making them susceptible to damage.
In international politics, Chinese leader Xi Jinping won approval for a development bank attached to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, another Beijing-aligned multilateral lender. Xi also unveiled his Global Governance Initiative, aimed at reworking the international system in China's vision.
Syria recently exported its first official crude oil shipment since 2010, marking a return of a key driver of its economy. Meanwhile, Russia hammered Ukraine with 526 drones overnight, a further escalation of Moscow's aerial assault.
In health news, a cheap generic drug has been linked to increasing lifespans. The drug, which is yet to be named, may work by protecting against DNA damage.
Lastly, a federal judge ruled that US President Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard to California to quell protests over immigration raids in June, violated the Posse Comitatus Act. Meanwhile, Brazil's Supreme Court will begin hearing closing arguments in the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of orchestrating a coup to stay in power.
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