Facebook Consumer-Hardware Chief , Regina Dugan, has officially announced she was leaving the company after less than two years in the position. The resignation has raised concerns about the future of Facebook’s  (NASDAQ:$FB) consumer-hardware lab, dubbed ‘Building 8’. The lab was the spawning ground for a number of ambitious initiatives, including brain-reading technology and augmented-reality glasses.

Dugan explained her departure in a Facebook post on Tuesday morning, which followed a statement that was made Monday morning.. Her reasons for leaving were incredibly vague. In the post, she simply wrote, she wished to “focus on building and leading a new endeavor.”

Dugan had previously worked in Google’s advanced-project division, before joining Facebook 18 months ago. She famously described her google division as, “band of pirates trying to do epic s—.”

Her defection to Facebook was heralded as a bold and aggressive move for Facebook, who had previously expressed interest in expanding into innovative hardware that could compete with Apple (NASDAQ:$AAPL), Amazon (NASDAQ:$AMZN) , and Google (NASDAQ:$GOOGL).

Building 8 has not yet released a project. According to reports, the lab is currently working on an unannounced video chat device for home that the team has codenamed ‘Aloha’, with a tentative release date for May. They have also hinted at some more futuristic technology, such as the previously mentioned brain scanning technology that would allow people to type with their thoughts.

However, recent events have thrown the ambitious lab’s future into uncertainty. Dugan is just the latest in a series of high profile departures from the project including COO, Richard Wooldridge, head of consumer experience, Donald Hicks, and head of product management, Olivier Bartholot. Recently, Andrew Bosworth, the most seasoned executive, was placed in charge of all hardware efforts. This included both Building 8 and Oculus VR.

Dugan’s Monday statement hinted that her departure was due to potential disagreements with Facebook, especially in light of the fake news controversy that has recently swept the online giant. Dugan specifically stated that there was a “tidal shift” in Silicon valley and that “those of us in the industry have greater responsibilities than ever before.”

She also said, “The timing feels right to step away and be purposeful about what’s next, thoughtful about new ways to contribute in times of disruption.”

Dugan specified Tuesday that she would be leaving in early 2018 to ensure that the transition goes smoothly.

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