Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has revealed that he remains committed to his pursuit of leadership in the fast-paced metaverse race.
In a recent interview with The Verge, which was uploaded on YouTube, Zuckerberg stated that the key to establishing a strong metaverse pedigree lies in the advancements of artificial intelligence (AI) in the coming months.
Providing more context, Zuckerberg explained that the virtual and augmented reality landscape is set to cross paths with AI in a significant way.
To achieve this goal, the Meta frontman mentioned that generative AI will become a standard feature on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp in the coming months.
For now, the company will focus on launching digital avatars across its lineup of products.
Meta has made substantial investments in the 3D immersive world known as the Metaverse.
The company rebranded from Facebook Group to the Meta Group in October 2021. However, two years later, despite investing billions in their Metaverse strategy, the social media network has yet to reap substantial rewards.
Nevertheless, Zuckerberg remains steadfast in his commitment to this vision.
The tech CEO highlighted that AI will significantly enhance digital avatars. According to him, individuals can immerse themselves in the virtual reality (VR) space and communicate with a digital avatar of their AI.
This social dimension surrounding AI applications will empower businesses, artists, and individuals to possess AI assistants with whom they can interact, socialize, and engage in gaming experiences. Zuckerberg explained that this is the goal in the near term for the tech company.
Explaining his firm commitment to the Metaverse idea, Zuckerberg said:
"I think that a bunch of these things can help your
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