Meta lets go Virtue AI founders 4 months after hiring them: Here’s what company said

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What happened

Meta has parted ways with several employees from the acquired startup Virtue AI after only four months.

Co-founders Bo Li, Dawn Song, and Sanmi Koyejo were among those let go due to workplace differences.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:26:01 UTC.

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