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Mark Zuckerberg has been making headlines across multiple fronts in recent days. Yesterday, April 29, Zuckerberg revealed his morning routine that he claims is "better than caffeine," as reported by Fortune.
At Meta's first AI developer event, LlamaCon 2025, Zuckerberg appeared today alongside Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. During their conversation, they discussed the future of AI technology, with Zuckerberg acknowledging the "hype" around AI while expressing hope that implementation would happen faster than the 50 years it took to fully utilize electricity in factories.
In a controversial move, Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan announced the closure of The Primary School in East Palo Alto, a nonprofit school they opened in 2016. The San Francisco Chronicle reports the school will shut down after the 2025-2026 academic year, citing funding issues despite the couple's estimated $200 billion net worth. Parents expressed disbelief and disappointment, with one suggesting Zuckerberg's connection to the Trump administration might have influenced the decision.
Facebook itself is undergoing changes as Zuckerberg admits the platform has strayed from its original purpose. According to SF Gate, a company blog post on April 25 acknowledged user complaints that "Facebook Feed doesn't always serve up fresh, engaging posts." Meta plans to crack down on spammy content and fake engagement, building on a March announcement about a new Friends tab featuring only friends' posts. Zuckerberg has expressed desire to return to "OG Facebook," attempting to recapture what made the platform special initially.
In a podcast appearance, Zuckerberg shared a surprising statistic: "The average American has fewer than three friends," despite wanting around 15 meaningful connections. He addressed concerns about AI replacing human connections, stating he believes this probably won't happen.
These developments come as Meta continues massive investments in AI technology, with Zuckerberg previously committing "hundreds of billions of dollars" to AI infrastructure over the long term, positioning 2025 as a "pivotal year" for the metaverse.
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