Meta's metaverse division underwent a leadership change as its head quietly departed four months ago, amid the company's shifting focus toward AI investments.
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Jun 04, 2026
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What's the storyMeta's Reality Labs, the division responsible for its metaverse products, has seen a major leadership change.
Gabriel Aul, who has been leading the metaverse products group since October last year, announced his retirement in February.
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