Meta's AI Talk on Streets

Meta's AI Talk on Streets

In this episode, we bring you the latest street talk on Meta's strategic shift from the Metaverse to AI, affecting machine learning discussions. We cover the rumors, analyses, and candid opinions on this significant tech pivot.


Chapters
00:00 Meta's Metaverse Investment
02:05 VR's Limited Appeal
06:21 Meta's Financial Losses
11:24 AI: Meta's New Frontier

In this episode, we break down Meta's decision to discontinue its ambitious Metaverse project after a colossal $73 billion investment, leading to significant layoffs and the shutdown of several VR game studios. We also explore why the Metaverse failed to gain traction and how Meta is now pivoting its resources and focus towards AI, particularly with the unexpected success of its AI-powered Ray-Ban smart glasses.


Chapters
00:00 Meta Ditches Metaverse
02:05 Metaverse Rebrand
05:32 Metaverse Layoffs and Closures
08:10 Meta's Metaverse Failed
13:46 Metaverse Revenue Model Issues
16:49 Meta Shifts to AI

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