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Mark Zuckerberg has appointed Vishal Shah, a former metaverse executive, to a pivotal role in Meta’s artificial intelligence team. Shah, who has been with Meta for a decade and previously led its metaverse efforts, will now focus on product management within the AI division. This move is part of Zuckerberg’s broader strategy to enhance Meta’s AI capabilities and compete with rivals like OpenAI and Google. The appointment follows a series of leadership changes and the recent layoff of 600 staff from Meta’s AI team. Shah’s role will involve integrating AI technology into Meta’s augmented and virtual reality projects, including its Reality Labs. This decision is seen as a crucial step in Zuckerberg’s aim to transform Meta into a leading AI company.