Mark Zuckerberg (Meta Co-founder) – Meta Connect Keynote (Oct 2023)


Chapters

00:00:07 Meta's Vision for the Future of Human Connection
00:02:28 Unifying the Digital and Physical Worlds: The Metaverse and Beyond
00:05:51 Quest 3: Blending the Physical and Digital Worlds
00:14:25 Metaverse and AI Innovations: Unveiling Quest 3, Emu, and
00:21:09 Meta's AI Assistants: Real-Time Information, Image Generation, and Entertainment
00:27:25 Meta's AI Development: Engaging with Fun and Unique Personalities
00:32:09 Facebook's Plans for AI Studio and Generative AI
00:36:34 Meta AI-Powered Ray-Ban Smart Glasses: The Next Generation of Augmented Reality
00:40:58 Meta Connect 2022: The Future of Human Connection
00:45:52 Meta Quest 3: A Revolutionary Mixed Reality Headset
00:55:59 Meta Quest 3: The Next Wave of VR Innovation
01:06:07 Introducing Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses: Enhanced Connectivity and Multimedia Experiences
01:15:16 Meta Smart Glasses: AI-Powered Innovation for Everyday Life
01:19:57 AI Innovations for Conversational User Interfaces
01:31:26 Metaverse: A Vision of Digital and Physical Lives Intersecting

Abstract

Meta’s Vision for the Future: Bridging Worlds with AI and the Metaverse

Meta’s Mission: Connecting Humans Through Technology

Meta’s mission is to build the future of human connection by creating products that help people feel closer to one another. Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s CEO, emphasizes the importance of creating products that strengthen relationships, enhance fun and learning, and bridge physical distances. At Meta Connect, Zuckerberg welcomed attendees in person and expressed excitement about sharing upcoming innovations, including Quest 3, new hardware, and AI experiences.

Meta’s Vision and Metaverse Integration

Meta’s vision for the future involves a combination of the physical and digital worlds, creating a more coherent and immersive experience. Holograms will play a significant role, allowing users to interact with digital objects as seamlessly as with physical ones. People will interact with friends and colleagues as digital avatars and holograms in virtual meetings and social gatherings. AI entities, embodied as holograms, will assist users with various tasks.

Quest 3: A Leap in Mixed Reality

Meta’s latest mixed reality headset, Quest 3, is expected to ship on August 10th for the price of $499. This standalone headset enables users to blend the physical and digital worlds. Users can navigate with hand tracking or use precision controllers. The headset has 10 times more pixels than Quest 2, allowing for accurate spatial mapping and interaction with virtual objects. It can display large virtual screens in physical rooms, enhancing social experiences and content viewing.

Xbox Cloud Gaming on Quest

Xbox Cloud Gaming will be available on Quest in December, allowing users to play hundreds of Xbox games, including Halo, Minecraft, and Elder Scrolls, on a massive screen anywhere.

Augments: Persistent Digital Objects

Meta is introducing “Augments,” persistent, spatially anchored digital objects that can interact with the physical environment. Users can place frames with photos and videos on walls, create digital workout portals, and more.

Immersive Content with Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 Processor

Quest 3 features the next-generation Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 Qualcomm processor, delivering twice the graphics performance. New pancake lenses and improved displays provide stunning visuals for immersive experiences. Upcoming titles like Asgard’s Wrath 2, Assassin’s Creed Nexus, and Roblox showcase the headset’s capabilities.

Live Sports and Horizon Content

Quest 3 will offer fully immersive NBA games for free, allowing users to experience courtside views from their homes. Fighting fans can watch LFA or Cage Warriors from UFC Fight Pass in 180-degree 4K resolution. New Horizon content includes Super Rumble and Citadel, providing social and interactive experiences with improved visuals.

Tools for Businesses

MetaQuest for Business will be launched next month, enabling organizations to adopt mixed reality at scale. Compatibility with Microsoft Intune, VMware Workspace ONE, and Avanti UEM is included. Microsoft 365, including productivity apps like Word and Excel, will also be available on Quest by the end of the year.

AI and VR Advancements at Meta Connect 2022

At Meta Connect 2022, Mark Zuckerberg unveiled significant advancements in AI and VR. Meta’s image generation model, EMU, can produce high-quality, photorealistic images swiftly, marking a leap in AI capabilities. Furthermore, AI is being incorporated into messaging apps, allowing users to generate custom stickers and edit images with AI tools on platforms like Instagram.

Diverse AI Ecosystem and Meta AI Studio

Meta’s commitment to a diverse ecosystem of AIs is evident in its range of AI prototypes, each with unique personalities and knowledge domains. These AIs, such as Meta AI, a basic assistant, and others like Max, Lily, and Lorena, offer personalized assistance across various domains like cooking, writing, and travel planning. Meta AI Studio, a platform for building and training AI models, emphasizes brand safety and responsible development, showing Meta’s dedication to ensuring that generative AI enhances social interactions and benefits users’ lives.

Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses: A Glimpse into the Future

The new Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses collection, equipped with built-in Meta AI, represents a significant step towards a more integrated experience of technology and daily life. These next-gen glasses feature improved cameras, audio, and comfort, and offer hands-free interaction with voice commands. They embody the multimodal capabilities essential for a future where digital and physical realities coexist seamlessly.

Meta’s Vision for the Future: Bridging Worlds with AI and the Metaverse

Meta’s vision of bringing futuristic technologies like mixed reality, artificial intelligence, and smart glasses to the mass market will revolutionize how we connect, learn, and experience the world around us. With the release of the Meta Quest 3 headset, Meta will push the boundaries of mixed reality technology, enabling users to seamlessly blend the physical and digital worlds. This, combined with the advancements in AI, will create immersive and engaging experiences that redefine how we interact with our surroundings.

Meta Smart Glasses: AI Integration and Improved Features

Meta smart glasses will be the first device with Meta AI built-in, offering creative assistance, inspiration, and useful information hands-free. The real-time search capabilities will provide up-to-date information on restaurants, hotels, points of interest, and news. The glasses will enable users to show MetaAI things using the camera for identification and information retrieval.

Quest 3: The Beginning of the Next Wave

Quest 3 will mark the start of a new era in VR, offering a truly immersive experience that combines the best of both worlds. With its enhanced pass-through technology, automatic setup, and augmented reality experiences, Quest 3 will redefine what it means to be immersed in the digital field. The introduction of Quest Plus, a subscription service providing access to a curated selection of games, further enhances the Quest experience, ensuring a constant stream of fresh and engaging content.

Horizon Worlds: A Social Metaverse for All

Horizon Worlds is evolving into a truly social metaverse, offering improved experiences like Super Rumble and Citadel. The platform’s enhanced social connectivity features make it easier to connect with friends and join worlds, while the expanded range of avatars allows users to express themselves in more diverse and personal ways. With the addition of web and mobile support, Horizon Worlds is becoming more accessible than ever before, bringing the metaverse to a wider audience.

Fitness and Wellness: Transforming Workouts with VR

VR is also making a significant impact on the fitness and wellness industry. With the introduction of Les Mills Body Combat and the improved resolution of Supernatural, VR workouts are becoming more immersive and realistic than ever before. The launch of Supernatural’s monthly subscription at $9.99 makes it more accessible, and the introduction of Zumba classes through FedExR brings the joy of dance to the VR fitness space. Additionally, Headspace offers immersive wellness experiences that combine VR and meditation.

Entertainment: Immersive Experiences Across Platforms

Quest 3 is not just a gaming device; it’s a home theater for immersive experiences. With XStadium, YouTube VR, and various streaming apps, users can enjoy movies, videos, and live events in stunning clarity. The multi-game mode in XStadium allows users to watch multiple NBA games simultaneously, creating a truly immersive sports experience. Collaborations with Wallace and Gromit and front-row music concerts add to the diverse range of entertainment options available on Quest 3.

Business Applications: Empowering the Workforce with VR

VR is also making its way into the business world. Quest offers work applications like Adobe Substance 3D Modeler, empowering designers and creators to bring their ideas to life in a fully immersive environment. Microsoft Mesh for Teams is entering public preview, enabling immersive employee experiences that redefine collaboration and communication. Microsoft 365 productivity apps will be available on Quest later this year, further enhancing its usefulness for business professionals. Windows 365 will allow secure streaming of Windows experiences to Quest devices, providing access to a wide range of software and applications. Meta Quest for Business, launching next month, will provide management tools and enterprise support, making VR a viable option for businesses of all sizes.

Developer Appreciation: A Collaborative Journey

Meta deeply values the developer community’s contribution to shaping the immersive experiences on Quest. The company is committed to strengthening its relationship with developers, providing them with the tools, resources, and support they need to succeed. As Meta looks forward to the next wave of innovation in the VR industry, it recognizes that this journey is a collaborative effort, and it is ready to work alongside developers to create transformative experiences that push the boundaries of what’s possible in VR.

Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Collection: The Next Generation of Smart Wearables

The redesigned Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses Collection represents a significant step forward in the evolution of smart wearables. With its improved comfort, lighter weight, and sleek design, the new Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are more user-friendly than ever before. The enhanced camera system, immersive audio experience, and live-streaming integration make it a versatile tool for capturing and sharing moments in real-time. The simplified photo-sharing feature and improved charging case further enhance the user experience, making the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses an indispensable accessory for anyone looking to stay connected and capture life’s moments in a unique way.

Meta Presents AI Innovations in Annual Event: Conversational AIs, Multimodal Experiences, and Ethical Guidelines

Meta released Llama 2 as an open-source model for innovation and collaboration. It has received immense interest and downloads reaching over 30 million with 10 million in the last 30 days alone. Industry partners like IBM, CloudFlare, and Google Cloud have joined Llama’s adoption. Amazon Web Services becomes the first managed API partner for Llama 2, making it easily accessible through just an API key.

Meta AI Studio

AI Studio is a comprehensive platform that enables responsible AI development, testing, and deployment. It serves as the foundation for an upcoming sandbox where users can collaborate and share custom-built AIs.

Metaverse and AI

AI plays a vital role in shaping the metaverse by enhancing realism, embodiment, and connectivity. Metaverse experiences span various modalities, form factors, and applications that were once considered science fiction.

Future Innovation

3D content creation: AI models for text, image, and video generation will extend into 3D, allowing for the creation of new objects, characters, and worlds in the metaverse. Immersive experiences: The convergence of AI, mixed reality, and smart glasses will create immersive experiences that blend the physical and digital worlds.

Smart Glasses

Meta’s smart glasses combine the digital and physical worlds by integrating essential digital functions with physical presence. They aim to eliminate the need to choose between staying connected and being present.

Meta’s Vision

Meta emphasizes accessibility as a key principle in its innovation approach, ensuring that new technologies are available to a wide audience. The company’s progress in Avatars, Horizon, and smart glasses contributes to its vision of a metaverse that seamlessly blends the physical and digital fields.


Notes by: Ain