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Meta to Shutter Messenger Desktop Apps, Shifts Users to Web

Meta Platforms is sunsetting its dedicated Messenger applications for desktop operating systems, according to recent reports. Users will lose access to the standalone apps after a 60-day transition period, with all desktop traffic being redirected to web-based alternatives starting December 15.

Meta is pulling the plug on its dedicated Messenger applications for Windows and Mac computers, sources familiar with the company’s plans indicate. The move signals a significant shift in how users will access the messaging platform on desktop devices, with the tech giant apparently consolidating its development efforts around mobile and web-based experiences.

The Countdown Begins

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Kong CEO Sees AI Infrastructure Boom Outlasting Bubble Fears

Kong CEO Augusto Marietti acknowledges the AI sector may be heading for a bubble but argues the massive infrastructure investments will ultimately prove necessary. He compares current spending to 19th century railroad construction that initially seemed excessive but became essential. Energy constraints remain the primary bottleneck for AI scaling, according to industry leaders.

The Infrastructure Bet Behind AI’s Growth

Despite growing concerns about an AI investment bubble, industry leaders are betting that today’s massive infrastructure spending will pay off long-term, even if some companies falter along the way. Kong CEO Augusto “Aghi” Marietti recently told Business Insider that while a market correction seems inevitable, the underlying infrastructure being built will remain critical to the technology’s future.

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Corporate America’s $1 Trillion Investment Dilemma Amid Policy Uncertainty

American corporations are grappling with a massive capital expenditure decision as policy uncertainty creates divergent investment patterns. While big tech surges ahead with spending, traditional sectors are cutting back significantly, according to financial analysis.

Corporate Profits Defy Expectations

American big business continues to demonstrate remarkable financial strength, with analysts suggesting that net profits have grown for the ninth consecutive quarter. According to reports, the S&P 500 index has risen by 14% this year, creating nearly $8 trillion in shareholder value. Sources indicate that short-sellers who had bet against corporate performance amid policy concerns have found themselves on the losing side of these trades.

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Meta Cuts 600 AI Research Positions Amid Major Superintelligence Push

Meta is reportedly cutting approximately 600 positions from its AI Superintelligence Labs, sources indicate. The reductions come despite CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s recent multi-billion dollar commitment to artificial intelligence development announced earlier this year.

Major Workforce Reduction at Meta’s AI Division

Meta Platforms is reportedly eliminating approximately 600 positions within its artificial intelligence research operations, according to recent industry reports. The layoffs affect staff at the company’s recently established Superintelligence Labs, which had been positioned as a cornerstone of Meta’s future technology strategy. The company has not provided official comment on the workforce reductions, according to sources familiar with the matter.