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Innovation at Facebook
Innovation at the Facebook Company
Pioneering transformative technologies that empower and connect the world
Innovation is at the core of our mission
We started as a social network, and always looked to innovation when an answer didn’t exist. Today, we build for hardware initiatives, AI, connectivity, commerce, Facebook Reality Labs, and much more. Our mission—to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together—guides our innovative decision making.
Thoughts From Our Team
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"Building new technologies will always be one of the most powerful ways a person can have an impact—especially when the things you build are put into use across the world by billions of people."
–Mike Schroepfer, Chief Technology Officer
Read more about the Facebook company’s innovative projects
Innovation pushes the boundaries for all of technology, not just our core technologies. Read more about some of the initiatives we’re proud to be at the forefront of.
The game-changing technology of Oculus Quest
Learn more about what went in to making this innovative headset.
Building an open domain chatbot
Designing a chatbot that can hold a conversation on any subject can lead to future breakthroughs in the way AI processes language.
Taking the lead with anti-bullying initiatives
Instagram builds new features to help people feel more comfortable sharing and creating.
When a traditional approach won’t work
See how we are improving and scaling up efficiency initiatives at our data centers.
Using AI to accelerate MRI scans
Learn how Facebook is partnering to develop new ways to use AI to accelerate the MRI medical imaging process.
Helping people support local businesses
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Instagram released new features to help people find and show support for small businesses.
“I strongly believe in our commitment to increasing financial inclusion worldwide in a safe and secure way. I am humbled to be part of a team that is driving this mission forward and building a new product that can positively change people’s lives.”"
—Sivanne G., Director, Head of Fraud, Novi
—Sivanne G., Director, Head of Fraud, Novi
“It’s a privilege to collaborate with and learn from people in a variety of fields—data scientists, designers, researchers, and marketers—and work together to solve problems that impact so many people across the globe.”
—Yue L., Engineering Manager, Machine Learning, Facebook
—Yue L., Engineering Manager, Machine Learning, Facebook
“We are working on the next generation of computing which will introduce new ways to understand and experience the world. We believe that AR can bring people closer together and help them experience things more deeply by creating a heightened sense of connection, both for fun and practical purposes.”
– Vincent H., Director of Engineering, AR Product, Facebook Reality Labs
– Vincent H., Director of Engineering, AR Product, Facebook Reality Labs
Innovation leads to a more connected world
Explore opportunities for building and creating at Facebook.
View JobsOur committment to open source
See how the Facebook company's projects empower communities with open source technology.
An immersive experience of Black America
Discover how Traveling While Black, the award-winning 360° VR documentary, draws us into living history lessons.
Creating resources in a time of need
How WhatsApp worked with the World Health Organization to create guidance during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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If you want people to build things that don't exist, that have never existed and that are innovative, you have to give them the opportunity and the room to fail, to make mistakes. Because that's the only way we can truly innovate and make things better.
–Tory H., Product Design Manager, Video
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