Mark Zuckerberg, Meta and AI glasses
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Zuckerberg says an AI bubble is "quite possible," but warns the bigger risk is building too slowly and missing superintelligence.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's demos of new smart glasses repeatedly failed, leading to awkward stares, deafening silences, and muted laughter.
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.
Mark Zuckerberg said jobs in Meta's superintelligence lab are extremely limited, with a "very flat" org structure where you must pull your weight.
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.