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Meta's $2B AI Startup Buy and Hiring of Trump Ally Powell McCormick

Meta bought an AI agent startup for $2B while cutting China ties, then hired former Trump official Dina Powell McCormick as president to drive its AI buildout. The moves signal Meta's pivot from metaverse to AI devices.

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Jan 29, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Stocks Lower as Microsoft Revives AI Spending Angst | Bloomberg Businessweek Daily 01/29/2026

The article discusses the impact of Microsoft's earnings report on the stock market. Microsoft's revived spending on AI has sparked concerns and angst among investors, leading to a decline in stocks. The article also mentions Meta's…

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Stocks Lower as Microsoft Revives AI Spending Angst | Bloomberg Businessweek Daily 01/29/2026

The article discusses the impact of Microsoft's earnings report on the stock market. Microsoft's revived spending on AI has sparked concerns and angst among investors, leading to a decline in stocks. The article also…

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Jan 27, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
UK ministers accept $1m from Meta amid social media ban consultation

The UK government has accepted a $1 million (£728,000) donation from Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to develop AI systems for defense, national security, and transportation. This move has sparked concerns from…

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Jan 13, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Meta Shifts to AI Devices From Metaverse | Bloomberg Tech 1/13/2026

Meta Shifts Focus to AI Devices, Pivoting Away from Metaverse In a significant shift, Meta, formerly known as Facebook, plans to double the production of its Ray-Ban AI-powered smart glasses, moving away from its…

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Jan 12, 2026·EngadgetT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Meta appoints ex-Trump and Bush official as its new president and vice chairman

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has appointed Dina Powell McCormick as its new president and vice-chairman. McCormick is a banking executive and former Republican White House official, having served in the…

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Jan 12, 2026·TechCrunchT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Meta hires former Trump advisor Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chair

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has hired Dina Powell McCormick as its new president and vice chair. McCormick previously served as the deputy national security advisor to former President Donald Trump. The move…

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Jan 12, 2026·BloombergT2 · Outlet report
Meta Hires Trump Ally Powell McCormick to Drive AI Buildout

Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, has hired Powell McCormick, a former top adviser to former US President Donald Trump, for a newly created senior management role. McCormick's primary focus will be on…

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Meta Buys AI Agent Startup for $2 Billion, Says It Will Cut All Ties With China

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has acquired the artificial intelligence (AI) agent startup Anthropic for a reported $2 billion. This acquisition is part of Meta's efforts to bolster its AI capabilities and stay…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergJan 29, 2026

The article discusses the impact of Microsoft's earnings report on the stock market. Microsoft's revived spending on AI has sparked concerns and angst among investors, leading to a decline in stocks. The article also mentions Meta's…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianJan 27, 2026

The UK government has accepted a $1 million (£728,000) donation from Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to develop AI systems for defense, national security, and transportation. This move has sparked concerns from campaigners about the…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergJan 13, 2026

Meta Shifts Focus to AI Devices, Pivoting Away from Metaverse In a significant shift, Meta, formerly known as Facebook, plans to double the production of its Ray-Ban AI-powered smart glasses, moving away from its previous focus on the…

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T2 · Outlet reportEngadgetJan 12, 2026

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has appointed Dina Powell McCormick as its new president and vice-chairman. McCormick is a banking executive and former Republican White House official, having served in the administrations of both…

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T2 · Outlet reportTechCrunchJan 12, 2026

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has hired Dina Powell McCormick as its new president and vice chair. McCormick previously served as the deputy national security advisor to former President Donald Trump. The move marks a significant…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergJan 12, 2026

Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, has hired Powell McCormick, a former top adviser to former US President Donald Trump, for a newly created senior management role. McCormick's primary focus will be on partnering with…

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