Simulator-based reinforcement learning for data center cooling optimization

We’re sharing more about the role that reinforcement learning plays in helping us optimize our data centers’ environmental controls. Our reinforcement learning-based approach has helped us reduce energy consumption and water usage across various weather conditions in our data centers.   Meta is revamping its new data center design to optimize for artificial intelligence and the…

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How to Paint a Chain Link Fence

How to Paint a Chain Link Fence A chain link fence is a practical and durable addition to any property, offering security and a clear boundary. However, it is not always the most aesthetically pleasing choice. If your fence has seen better days or you simply want to give it a fresh new look, painting…

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WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.19.22: what's new?

WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.19.22. What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a clearer interface for the communities tab, and it will be available in a future update! Common questions Answers Name of the feature? New communities tab interface…

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Meta’s AR platform Spark to shut down in 2025

On January 14, 2025, Meta will shut down its augmented reality (AR) platform, Spark, leaving many creators who rely on Spark to develop AR effects shocked and concerned about their future. Spark’s closure and its impact Creators can develop augmented reality (AR) effects, including face filters, for a variety of apps, including Instagram and Messenger,…

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Inside the hardware and co-design of MTIA

In this talk from AI Infra @ Scale 2024, Joel Colburn, a software engineer at Meta, technical lead Junqiang Lan, and software engineer Jack Montgomery discuss the second generation of MTIA, Meta’s in-house training and inference accelerator. They cover the co-design process behind building the second generation of Meta’s first-ever custom silicon for AI workloads,…

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Bluesky grows to 9M+ users

Bluesky keeps growing: The company announced that as of Friday morning, it had added 3 million new users, bringing its total user count to more than 9 million. In other words, the social platform’s user base has grown by around 50% in the week or so since a Brazilian court banned X (formerly Twitter). The…

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