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Facebook plans to hire 10,000 in Europe to build 'metaverse'

Headline from Local Memphis, from the development of Oct 18, 2021

Newest development Oct 19, 2021 · 2 reportsThe next big thing? Facebook to hire 10,000 to build 'metaverse.'

Facebook executives have been touting the metaverse as the next big thing, though their track record is spotty on predicting future trends.

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    Facebook plans to hire 10,000 in Europe to build 'metaverse'

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    The next big thing? Facebook to hire 10,000 to build 'metaverse.'

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  1. Local Memphis

    Facebook plans to hire 10,000 in Europe to build 'metaverse' (opens Local Memphis)

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    Local Memphis's feed description

    Facebook executives have been touting the metaverse as the next big thing, though their track record is spotty on predicting future trends.

  2. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Facebook 'metaverse': Company to hire 10K in EU to build futuristic platform (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    Facebook will hire 10,000 European workers to build “the metaverse,” a futuristic platform for connecting online using augmented and virtual reality.

  3. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Facebook Plans to Hire 10,000 People in the EU to Build Its Vision for a ‘Metaverse' (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Facebook said it plans to create 10,000 high-skilled jobs in the EU over the next five years.

  4. NPR

    Facebook plans to hire 10,000 in Europe to build a virtual reality-based 'metaverse' (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Facebook posted on Sunday that the high-skilled workers will help build "the metaverse," a futuristic notion for connecting people online. The social network isn't the only one working on the concept.

  5. KOB 4

    Facebook plans to hire 10,000 in EU to build 'metaverse' (opens KOB 4)

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    Towleroad Gay News's feed description

    (Reuters) - Facebook Inc plans to create 10,000 jobs in the European Union over the next five years, the social media giant said on Monday, to help build the

  6. Newsweek

    Facebook targets EU workers to help build metaverse, bring social, economic cpportunities (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Once inside this virtual world, users can hold virtual meetings and use cryptocurrencies or other means to buy virtual land, clothes and digital assets.

  7. Insider

    Facebook says it's hiring 10,000 people in Europe to help build Mark Zuckerberg's 'metaverse' (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    A "metaverse" is a theoretical virtual space where people can access the internet, for example using virtual-reality or augmented-reality headsets.

  8. The Guardian

    Facebook to create 1,000 jobs in EU to help build ‘metaverse’ (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Social network says it wants to ensure virtual world is created responsibly

  9. France 24

    Facebook announces 10,000 EU jobs to build 'metaverse' (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Facebook announces 10,000 EU jobs to build 'metaverse'

  10. The Times of Israel

    Facebook announces it’s hiring 10,000 people in EU to build ‘metaverse’ (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Tech giant is touting a virtual reality version of the internet that blurs lines between physical and digital worlds as the technology of the future

  11. Forbes

    To Build The Metaverse, Facebook Plans To Hire 10,000 Tech Workers In Europe And Bypass American Talent (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Over the next half decade, the social media giant will embark on a hiring spree. The jobs will be based within the European Union, including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands and Ireland.

  12. Local News 8

    Facebook to hire 10,000 people in EU to build the 'metaverse' (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Walé Azeez, CNN Business Facebook plans to hire up to 10,000 workers in Europe to build a “metaverse” that will combine virtual and augmented reality technologies in a new online realm. The US tech giant announced the recruitment drive on Sunday, saying it would take place over five years.

  13. Breitbart News

    Facebook to Hire 10,000 Workers for ‘Metaverse’ Project - in Europe (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Social media giant Facebook reportedly plans to create 10,000 new jobs in the EU over the next five years to build its “Metaverse” project.

  14. Al Jazeera

    Facebook to hire 10,000 workers in Europe to build ‘metaverse’ (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The metaverse is a futuristic notion for connecting online that uses augmented and virtual reality, Facebook has said.

  15. France 24

    Facebook plans to hire 10,000 EU workers to create its new 'metaverse' (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Facebook says it plans to hire 10,000 workers in the European Union over the next five years to work on a new computing platform where people exist and communicate in shared virtual spaces.

  16. Deutsche Welle

    Facebook says it plans to hire 10,000 in EU for 'metaverse' | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Facebook has announced that it will expand in the European Union to build a new computing platform. It comes as the tech giant contends with concerns over its practices.

  17. Adweek

    Facebook to Create 10,000 EU Jobs Over 5 Years With the Metaverse in Mind (opens Adweek)

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    Adweek's feed description

    The company pointed to the region’s size, talent pool, universities and regulatory climate.

  18. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Facebook dangles 10,000 jobs in front of EU to create 'metaverse' (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    Facebook Inc plans to create 10,000 jobs in the European Union over the next five years, the social media giant said on Monday, to help build the so-called metaverse

  19. Christian Science Monitor

    The next big thing? Facebook to hire 10,000 to build 'metaverse.' (opens Christian Science Monitor)

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    Christian Science Monitor's feed description

    Facebook has announced plans to hire 10,000 highly skilled workers in the European Union to build “the metaverse,” a futuristic online space for using augmented and virtual reality. Some observers worry tech giants will monopolize the space for profit.

  20. Daily Hampshire Gazette

    Facebook talks hiring in Europe to build ‘metaverse’ (opens Daily Hampshire Gazette)

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    Daily Hampshire Gazette's feed description

    LONDON — Facebook said it plans to hire 10,000 workers in the European Union over the next five years to work on a new computing platform that promises to connect people virtually but could raise concerns about privacy and the social platform gaining...

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