Friday, 16 January, 2026
Meta Discontinues 'Metaverse for Work' as Strategy Shifts Toward Artificial Intelligence
Meta has officially shuttered its "Metaverse for Work" initiatives, marking a significant retreat from its original vision of virtual reality offices. The company is pivoting resources away from corporate VR environments like Horizon Workrooms to focus more heavily on generative AI integration. This decision reflects a broader industry trend where enterprise demand for virtual workspaces has cooled, leading Meta to prioritize immediate, high-growth AI technologies.
Read full story at The Verge