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Yihang Wang is a highly experienced data scientist specializing in generative AI safety, currently serving as a Staff Data Scientist at Meta since August 2024. Prior to this role, Yihang was the Head of Artificial Intelligence at HydroX AI and worked as a Data Scientist at Faire and Oculus VR. Yihang's career began as a Decision Scientist at Facebook, followed by a position as a Decision Science Consultant at Walt Disney World, and a Senior Analyst in Marketing Analytics at Axcess Financial. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Applied Statistics and Applied Economics from the University of Michigan, a track in Finance and Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Mathematics, and Finance from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
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Meta’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Formerly known as Facebook, Meta is now the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and Reality Labs. Billions of users around the world use Meta apps and products to connect with others, find communities, and grow businesses. Facebook was founded in 2004, initially as a community for colleges and universities. It has since grown into a global platform with features including the News Feed, Stories, Groups, Watch, Marketplace, Reels, Dating, all aimed at helping people share life's moments and discuss what's happening, nurture and build relationships, discover and connect to interests, and create economic opportunity. Instagram was acquired by Facebook in 2012. Instagram Feed, Stories, Reels, Video, Live, Shops, and messaging are places where people and creators can express themselves and push culture forward through photos, video, and private messaging, and connect with and shop from their favorite businesses. Meta has two messaging apps: Messenger and WhatApp. Messenger allows chat, audio and video calls, and Rooms, while WhatsApp is best known as a secure messaging application facilitating private communication. More recently, Meta has moved into the augmented virtual reality space with Reality Labs. Meta Quest lets people defydistance with cutting-edge VR hardware, software, and content. Facebook Portal video calling devices help friends and families stay connected andshare the moments that matter in meaningful ways.