Zuckerberg, AI and Meta
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Mark Zuckerberg had everything ready for the big demo day. His teams at Meta had poured years of work into a new glasses device, engineering a genuine technological leap. James Cameron and Diplo were in Menlo Park for their cameos. A crowd of enthusiasts, reporters and customers watched Zuckerberg’s every move as he climbed onstage.
Mark Zuckerberg said jobs in Meta's superintelligence lab are extremely limited, with a "very flat" org structure where you must pull your weight.
What makes Meta’s super PAC unique is that it’s under the jurisdiction of one company, which is under the jurisdiction of one man (Zuckerberg). Other, similar PACs represent a coalition of AI companies and advocates.
Meta Platforms is set to unveil its "Celeste" smart glasses, marking its entry into consumer-ready AR wearables. Priced around $800, these glasses feature a subtle display for notifications and gesture-based control via a wristband.
Meta Platforms is facing bipartisan Senate pressure to release internal research on child safety after reports of ineffective parental controls and controversial AI chatbot policies, despite recent efforts to purge predator accounts and boost teen protections.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg made a bold claim on the social media giant’s earnings call in July. Answering a question from an analyst, he said people without smart glasses may one day be at a “significant cognitive disadvantage” compared to those who do use the tech.
Meta believes smart glasses will replace smartphones, but to make that happen, it needs to own both the experience and the ecosystem.
Mark Zuckerberg's $300 million+ superyacht, Launchpad, is a glaring symbol of hypocrisy, given his public advocacy for climate action and sustainability. Here's how his luxury vessel contradicts his own messaging: 1. Carbon Footprint of the Yacht - Fuel Consumption: Superyachts… pic.twitter.com/B7fbYRQulx