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Meta Supercharges AI Projects in Bid To Make Llama Everyone’s Go-To Platform

Mark Zuckerberg is said to be hiring about 50 members for a new team working on AI-driven projects including artificial general intelligence.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wants to increase the pace of artificial intelligence innovations at his company, so much so that he’s personally recruiting about 50 staffers for a new brain trust, according to a Bloomberg report.

The new «superintelligence group» would be primarily focused on achieving artificial general intelligence, or AGI, which would bring the technology closer to performing as well (or presumably better) than humans at tasks.

According to the report, the new team would work closely with Zuckerberg and the technology they develop would likely be rolled into AI-focused products the company is working on, like Meta AI chatbots and the company’s Meta AI Glasses project. The team would also work with Scale AI, which offers data, AI models and apps to companies. Scale AI’s CEO Alexandr Wang could join Zuckerberg’s team, the report says.

Meta has delayed release of AI models amid speculation that the company is struggling with its Llama AI platform. It is actively competing with some of the largest tech companies in the world, including OpenAI, Microsoft, Google and even Apple to advance its AI technology.

Unlike OpenAI and Google’s chatbots, Meta’s AI chatbot feels contained within and mainly relevant to its own platforms, such as Instagram and WhatsApp, and isn’t necessarily anyone’s go-to when they’re looking for a general-use chatbot. But if Meta can beat its rivals to AGI, it still stands a chance of competing for your attention in our increasingly AI-driven world.

A representative for Meta did not immediately return a request for comment.

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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