Meta is paying millions of dollars to high-powered celebrities — including retired NFL great Tom Brady, rapper Snoop Dogg, former reality TV star Paris Hilton, and TikTok influencer Charli D’Amelio — to use their likeness for fictional AI chatbots, according to a report. According to the tech news site The Information, one top creator is …
Artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes are currently making headlines because of their ability to create uncanny videos and audio clips of celebrities. From Tom Hanks promoting a dental plan to Pope Francis donning a stylish puffer jacket and Sen. Rand Paul sitting on the Capitol steps in a red bathrobe, deepfakes have become a popular trend. …
Meta’s new social network, Threads, which was initially hailed as a “Twitter killer,” is experiencing a significant decline in user traffic, leading many top brands and celebrities to stop posting on the platform. The National Football League, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, and Madison Square Garden are among the prominent names that have not provided fresh content on …
Rafael Henrique | Lightrocket | Getty Images Meta is considering charging its European users nearly $14 a month for an ad-free version of Instagram if they do not agree to let the company use their personal data for targeted ads, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The proposal aims to address the …
Good morning, Quartz readers! Get ready for the latest news and updates. Kevin McCarthy, the US House speaker, has been ousted by a far-right coalition. This historical event has caused political and economic uncertainty, leaving many in anticipation. The Federal Trade Commission has accused Amazon of using an unfair algorithm, called “Project Nessie,” to outprice …
Introducing Meta’s AI-Powered Smart Glasses for Sneaky Snaps Meta’s new smart glasses may appear like your typical trendy eyewear, but there’s more to them than meets the eye. Upon closer inspection, you’ll notice two inconspicuous cameras discreetly embedded in the arms, allowing wearers to capture photos and videos without detection. These cutting-edge glasses, priced at …
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg takes a shot at his rival Elon Musk outside the ring, suggesting that Musk’s “polarizing” style will hinder the social media platform from realizing its full potential. Zuckerberg previously stated that Musk is not serious about fighting him in a mixed martial arts match. He now expresses less optimism about Twitter, …
At the Meta Connect event held at Meta headquarters in Menlo Park, California on September 27, 2023, Andrew Bosworth, the Chief Technology Officer of Facebook, delivered a speech to the attendees. During Meta’s annual Connect conference, which focused on virtual reality and the metaverse, there was a lot of buzz surrounding Apple. Meta CEO Mark …
Meta has unveiled new artificial intelligence (AI) features for its popular social media apps in order to compete with rival AI bots like ChatGPT. During the Meta Connect developer conference at the company’s headquarters in Menlo Park, California, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook’s parent company, introduced these enhancements to Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp. The updated …
Drew Angerer | Getty Images News | Getty Images Meta has unveiled new artificial intelligence (AI) tools and celebrity-endorsed digital assistants in order to propel the development of the metaverse, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Meta showcased the AI software, as well as its new Quest 3 virtual reality headset and latest Ray-Ban smart glasses, …