After Metaverse hype fizzled, Zuckerberg refocused Meta on AI—sparking new projects and debate on technology’s future.
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Critics called Horizon Worlds overhyped and impractical, noting high costs, poor UX, and scant user interest.
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Zuckerberg pitched AI “friends” to combat loneliness, claiming people want more simulated connections.
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Meta launched a standalone Meta AI app and plans to weave AI‑generated content into feeds to boost engagement.
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Zuckerberg predicts AI agents outnumber humans, acting on our behalf across apps and services.
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Some question AI friends’ authenticity and potential for misuse—“Does no one ever tell him no?”
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Unauthorized AI ads misusing celebrity likenesses highlight risks of deepfakes and data misuse.