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Mark Zuckerberg says researchers at his charity have said ‘No’ to more space and employees, they want …

Mark Zuckerberg has shared an update on his charity organisation, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI). Researchers at the organisation that is run by Facebook founder and his wife, Priscilla Chan, are now prioritising computing power, specifically GPUs, over additional lab space and employees to advance their science and AI-focused mission. Speaking at “The a16Z Podcast”,…

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Canada offers fast-track for H-1B workers: CA $1.7bn funding to recruit researchers; strategy targets high-demand sectors

Canada has announced a new accelerated immigration pathway for H-1B visa holders as part of the 2025 Federal Budget, aiming to attract skilled workers and strengthen the country’s innovation and research sectors. The initiative targets professionals affected by the recent US H-1B visa fee increases and seeks to fill labour shortages in healthcare, advanced technology,…

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After hiring AI researchers at $100 million-plus pay packages, Mark Zuckerberg’s Superintelligence Labs unit is laying off 600 employees; read full memo

Just weeks ago Mark Zuckerberg‘s Superintelligence Labs unit was in news for hiring AI researchers at $100 million pay packages. So much so that, Meta’s AI division started talent war in Silicon Valley, poaching AI engineers from rivals including Google, Apple and ChatGPT-maker OpenAI at multi-million-dollar salary packages. Nobody in the talent race for AI…

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