Optimus, founded in 1996 and headquartered in the US, is a media production company employing approximately 330 people. The company provides a range of services encompassing the entire production pipeline, from initial concept development to final delivery. These services include live-action production, editing, design, animation, visual effects (VFX), virtual reality (VR) production, audio post-production, and final mastering. Optimus collaborates with advertising agencies and brands to create various forms of creative content.
Optimus Bank partnered with the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation and Leadway Trustees to launch a pension-backed loan scheme for retirees on Thursday. This initiative aims to improve Nigeria's consumer credit system and expand financial inclusion among senior citizens by providing affordable and secure loans. Separately, news emerged that Ashish Kumar, who led the AI capabilities for Optimus, left Tesla. Kumar announced his departure on X, a social media platform, on Thursday, stating he is taking a research scientist position at Meta. He had been with Tesla for over two years and holds a Ph.D. in artificial intelligence from the University of California, Berkeley; he began his new role at Meta this month.
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