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Mark Zuckerberg has been making waves with significant policy shifts at Meta. According to NDTV, the Meta CEO is undergoing what they call a "MAGA rebrand," complete with gold chains and grown-out hair, as he continues to align himself with the Trump administration. Meta even donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund, and Zuckerberg co-hosted a black-tie reception in the president's honor. Flight records show he's been making monthly trips to Washington, reportedly to discuss AI and American technology leadership.
In a pivotal move reported by Adweek, Zuckerberg used a leaked all-hands meeting in January to prepare staff for an "intense" year ahead. During Meta's Q4 2024 earnings call, he notably shifted focus away from the metaverse, not mentioning it once while outlining the company's future.
Meta recently launched its standalone AI app in the US, with limited availability in Europe. According to El País, Zuckerberg has been promoting the concept of "virtual friends," controversially suggesting that AI can help address loneliness, stating: "The average American has fewer than three friends... the average person has demand for meaningfully more."
On May 28, NDTV reported that Zuckerberg has acquired a $23 million mansion near the Vice President's residence, further cementing his Washington connections.
In hardware news, Zuckerberg has teased new smart glasses, including Oakley-branded AI eyewear and models with heads-up displays. Sales of Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses have reportedly tripled over the past year.
On the personal front, Zuckerberg shared a touching Instagram post on February 25, celebrating his wife Priscilla Chan as "a great partner, mother, and friend."
Zuckerberg has been vocal about his vision for social media, criticizing smartphone-based experiences as "anti-social" while promoting wearable tech as a more natural form factor. He predicts that "display-less AI glasses at the $300 point" will become a massive product used by "tens of millions or hundreds of millions of people" who will interact with AI through these devices.
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