2026-01-12 20:54:09

Meta shifts focus away from metaverse development. The tech giant is reportedly cutting staff in its metaverse division to prioritize AI initiatives. This strategic pivot marks a significant turn for the company, which has invested billions into building the metaverse. The move signals how major players are reallocating resources toward artificial intelligence, raising questions about the near-term outlook for virtual world projects and Web3 ecosystem participants betting on metaverse adoption.

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UncleWhale

· 6h ago

I've been saying it all along, constantly hyping the metaverse, and after burning hundreds of billions, this is it? AI is the real gold mine.

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GasFeeCryBaby

· 6h ago

Haha, Meta finally faces reality. After spending so much money, they still can't beat the AI craze.

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FreeRider

· 6h ago

Ha, has Zuckerberg's metaverse dream been shattered? I saw it coming a long time ago. After burning so much money, AI is still more popular.

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LightningSentry

· 6h ago

Haha, pouring hundreds of billions in and then giving up just like that, Meta's decision is really ruthless.

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DeFiCaffeinator

· 6h ago

Ha, Meta's latest move really backfired, billions of dollars down the drain just to chase the trend? --- The metaverse dream is shattered, turning around to latch onto AI. --- I knew it, no matter how loudly Zuck boasted, the essence of capital pursuit can't be changed. --- Now those who went all-in on the metaverse are probably crying. I think Web3 is about to go through a winter again. --- Hah, as soon as the AI trend emerged, they immediately ditched their former projects—typical big company tactics. --- Where is the virtual world they promised? Turns out it was just a fundraising story. --- Emmm, here's the question: where will the staff they cut go? Will they flow to small projects?

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MainnetDelayedAgain

· 6h ago

According to the database, the hundreds of billions of dollars Meta invested are now shifting to AI. It's been... how long since the last time they confidently claimed to build the metaverse? Years? The pie chart drawn by the project team has fermented long enough, it will eventually come true, don't worry.

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