- Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook, is exploring the development of artificial intelligence (AI) products to assist creators in connecting with their fans.
- CEO Mark Zuckerberg mentioned the potential use of AI agents or chatbots to facilitate interactions between creators and their audiences.
- The company aims to create experiences that enable people to connect with the creators they admire and help creators build and nurture their communities.
- The specific AI products and features that Meta Platforms plans to develop for this purpose were not disclosed.
- This move aligns with Meta's broader strategy of focusing on the creator economy and enhancing user experiences on its platforms.
Meta Platforms (formerly known as Facebook) is planning to roll out a web version of its micro-messaging service, Threads, which caused investors to trade Meta's stock up by over 2%.
Mark Thompson, former CEO of The New York Times and director-general of the BBC, has been appointed as the next CEO and chairman of CNN, taking the reins of the network at a pivotal time as it faces challenges in the evolving media landscape.
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is reportedly developing a powerful new AI model to compete with OpenAI's GPT-4 and catch up in the Silicon Valley AI race.
Analysts at Citigroup believe that Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) will continue to perform well in the stock market due to the company's virtual reality conference and its success in online advertising, according to CNBC's Jim Cramer.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will kick off the tech giant’s Connect developer conference with a focus on virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and tools to keep users engaged amid competition with TikTok.
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveils new Ray-Ban smart glasses, AI products, and an updated virtual-reality headset as part of the company's metaverse expansion efforts.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg believes there is a significant demand for AI versions of celebrities, but due to brand safety concerns, it may be a 'next year' project, allowing consumers to interact with their favorite stars in a fun and engaging way.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled the company's new AI-powered assistant, Meta AI, which integrates with various platforms and uses a large language model to provide real-time information, generate images, and offer entertainment-focused features.
Mark Zuckerberg hosted a dinner party with AI-generated celebrities, showcasing the possibilities of AI technology and discussing the future of human connection in the metaverse at Meta's Connect conference.
Tech giant Meta (formerly Facebook) is targeting Gen Z with a range of AI features including chatbots with personalities, AI-generated stickers, and AI personalities based on celebrities, but experts are divided on whether this strategy will be successful in capturing the attention and dollars of the demographic.
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is reportedly planning to lay off employees in its Reality Labs division focused on creating custom silicon, which could pose challenges to CEO Mark Zuckerberg's goal of building augmented and virtual reality products for the "metaverse." The unit, known as Facebook Agile Silicon Team (FAST), has struggled to compete with external chip providers, leading Meta to rely on Qualcomm for chip production. The company recently announced new versions of its smart glasses and Quest headset, and it is also working on sleeker AR glasses and smartwatches.
The latest episode of The Lex Fridman Podcast features Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a groundbreaking interview conducted in the virtual reality-based social media platform, the Metaverse, using avatar technology.
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is reportedly paying a top creator up to $5 million over two years for using their likeness as an AI assistant, as the company introduces 28 AI chatbots with different personalities that use celebrities' images.
Tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, condemned Hamas' terrorist attacks and expressed concern for the safety of his employees in Israel and the region, prompting Israel to thank him, while the European Union warned Zuckerberg to remove disinformation from his platforms. Other tech CEOs like Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella also voiced their condolences for the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan wrote a letter announcing their foundation, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, in a hospital delivery room in 2015, and their latest investment aims to eliminate all human disease using an AI-driven computing system.
Meta (formerly Facebook) reported strong third quarter earnings, surpassing expectations with increased advertising revenue and beating analysts' estimates, signaling a rebound for the company and its efforts in AI-powered advertising and forays into VR and AR, although it may face legal risks from lawsuits related to children's features on its platforms.
Meta Platforms reported strong Q3 earnings that exceeded revenue and profit expectations, with a rebound in the advertising business and balanced expense guidance for 2023 and 2024; however, Meta's stock dipped over 3% as CFO Susan Li mentioned "softer" ad spend due to the Israel-Hamas war, and warned of volatility in 2024. Mark Zuckerberg discussed AI, the success of Threads, and the open-source strategy for AI models.
Meta, formerly Facebook, has seen a remarkable turnaround in its business performance over the past year, with its core business thriving and revenues increasing by 23% in the third quarter of 2023. The company's strategic decisions, including a focus on AI and gen AI technology, have played a crucial role in its resurgence.
