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Hundreds of AI Data Annotators at Risk as Meta Outsourcing Partner Cuts Staff.
April 28, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Meta’s Dublin-based AI support partner, Covalen, is facing significant layoffs impacting over 700 staff members, many of whom are responsible for training AI models. This development highlights the volatile nature of the AI-driven labor market.
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Alibaba Deploys Massive AI Chip Cluster in Push for Tech Self-Reliance.
April 8, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Alibaba has launched a new data center in Guangdong, China, powered by 10,000 of its proprietary 'Zhenwu' AI chips. This move highlights China's growing emphasis on domestic semiconductor independence amid international trade restrictions.











