Meta Platforms has confirmed its acquisition of Assured Robot Intelligence, a startup focused on artificial intelligence systems for humanoid robots. This move aligns with CEO Mark Zuckerberg's ambition to integrate humanoid technology into everyday applications. The financial details of the acquisition remain undisclosed, but it comes as Meta prepares to lay off approximately 8,000 employees, or 10% of its workforce, in response to soaring AI-related costs. Zuckerberg acknowledged that the company's significant investment in AI, projected to reach between $125 billion and $145 billion by 2026, is a key factor in these layoffs. The Assured Robot Intelligence team, based in San Diego and New York, will join Meta's Superintelligence Labs to advance the development of humanoid robots. This acquisition places Meta in direct competition with other tech giants like Tesla and Amazon, all vying for dominance in a rapidly growing market that could be worth trillions in the coming decades. Despite the ambitious plans, Meta's stock has seen a decline of 9.4% over the past week, reflecting investor concerns about the company's direction and spending strategy.