Week in Review:  Meta’s AI recruiting blitz

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June 28, 2025, 5:05 PM

• •Travis Kalanick considers a return to self-driving vehicles.
• •CoreWeave's CEO achieves a $10 billion valuation.
• •Apple users express dissatisfaction with the promotion of its "F1" movie.
• •Meta hires an OpenAI researcher to boost its AI team.
• •A federal judge rules in favor of AI companies regarding fair use of copyrighted materials for training.
• •Google introduces a new app, Doppl, for virtual outfit try-ons.
• •JB Straubel's Redwood Materials launches a microgrid powered by retired EV batteries.
• •OpenAI quietly removes a video promoting its partnership with Jony Ive.
• •Tesla's robotaxis face scrutiny from federal safety regulators.
• •Google rolls out a new tool, Offerwall, for publishers to generate revenue.
• •Elon Musk reportedly fires Tesla's vice president of sales and manufacturing.
• •Instagram and Facebook users report mass bans.
• •The Windows error screen is getting a makeover.

This week in tech features major shifts and developments. Travis Kalanick is considering a return to the self-driving vehicle market, while CoreWeave's CEO reaches a $10 billion valuation. Meanwhile, Meta is aggressively recruiting AI talent, and legal battles continue regarding AI's use of copyrighted materials. Finally, Tesla faces scrutiny over its robotaxis, Google launches tools for publishers, and personnel changes rock the tech world.

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