Mark Zuckerberg (Meta Co-founder) – Meta Connect Keynote (Oct 2023)
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00:00:07 Meta's Vision for the Future of Human Connection
Meta’s Mission: Meta’s mission is to build the future of human connection by creating products that help people feel closer to one another.
In-Person Event: Mark Zuckerberg welcomes attendees to Meta’s Connect event in person and expresses excitement about sharing upcoming innovations, including Quest 3, new hardware, and AI experiences.
Focus on Human Connection: Meta’s primary goal is to create products that strengthen relationships, enhance fun and learning, and bridge physical distances.
Products for Presence and Connection: Meta’s products aim to make people feel present with others, regardless of their physical location.
00:02:28 Unifying the Digital and Physical Worlds: The Metaverse and Beyond
Metaverse: Zuckerberg believes that the future will involve a combination of the physical and digital worlds, creating a more coherent and immersive experience.
Holographic Integration: Holograms will play a significant role, allowing users to interact with digital objects as seamlessly as with physical ones.
Avatars and AI: 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.
Mixed Reality and AI Advancements: Mixed reality enables users to bring digital objects into the physical world, enhancing our interaction with technology. Advancements in AI allow us to create diverse personas that help us accomplish different goals.
Smart Glasses: Smart glasses will combine these technologies into a wearable form factor, allowing users to effortlessly access the metaverse throughout their day.
Accessibility: Zuckerberg emphasizes the importance of making these technologies accessible to everyone, ensuring that they are not limited to the wealthy.
00:05:51 Quest 3: Blending the Physical and Digital Worlds
Mark Zuckerberg announced the launch of Meta Quest 3, the first mainstream mixed reality headset, during a presentation. Quest 3 is a standalone headset that enables users to blend the physical and digital worlds, 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.
00:14:25 Metaverse and AI Innovations: Unveiling Quest 3, Emu, and
Quest 3: Expected shipping date: August 10th Price: $499 Improvements over previous models: Better resolution and mixed reality Wireless and more portable Increased accessibility and affordability
AI advancements: 3D video generation from text prompts Sound generation from images VR object creation by looking at them Voice translation in real-time Open-source language model, Llama 2 EMU (Expressive Media Universe): Photorealistic image generation Fast generation speed (5 seconds per image) Integration with Meta apps (Chats, Instagram) Custom, never-before-seen stickers AI editing tools for Instagram: Image editing features (cowboy, sweater party, origami, cross-stitch) Launching in approximately a month
Meta’s view on AI development: Not a single super intelligence but a variety of AIs for specific purposes People will create their own AIs for various goals Building a platform for creating AIs that can assist or entertain users
Interaction with AIs: Cross-platform interaction in Meta’s products (WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram Direct) AI profiles on Instagram and Facebook Embodiment as avatars for interaction in the metaverse
00:21:09 Meta's AI Assistants: Real-Time Information, Image Generation, and Entertainment
Meta AI: Meta AI is a multi-functional assistant that can answer user queries and fulfill requests, primarily through messaging applications like WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram Direct, and soon, Quest 3. Meta AI utilizes the foundational model Llama 2 and real-time information accessed through Microsoft’s Bing Search to provide accurate and up-to-date responses.
Emu: Emu, Meta’s image generation model, enables users to generate high-quality photorealistic images within chat conversations by simply tagging messages with “imagine.” This feature can be invoked in any chat, individual or group, by starting a message with “Meta AI.”
Specialized AIs: Meta has developed more personalized and interactive AIs with diverse interests and personalities. These AIs include: Max, the sous chef, assists with recipe creation and problem-solving in cooking. Lily, the personal editor AI, helps with brainstorming, sharing writing tips, and text editing. Lorena, the travel companion AI, provides guidance on road trip planning, including recommendations for attractions and activities.
Embodiment and Entertainment: Meta has partnered with notable figures to embody and play these AIs, making them relatable and engaging for users. Victor, played by Dwayne Wade, acts as a fitness coach, creating workout plans and providing motivation. Dylan, played by LoreDIY, specializes in costume creation, offering advice and solutions for various scenarios. Snoop Dogg embodies the Dungeon Master, facilitating text adventure games within chat conversations.
Expanding Potential: Meta intends to develop more AIs covering a wide spectrum of interests, from gaming and fashion to philosophy and entertainment. Meta’s vision for these AIs extends beyond answering queries to include providing entertainment and enhancing user experiences through connections and goal achievement.
00:27:25 Meta's AI Development: Engaging with Fun and Unique Personalities
Zuckerberg Presents Live Demo of AI Voice Integration: * Zuckerberg showcases an AI-powered live demo, demonstrating the integration of voice commands into the virtual experience. * Participants engage with the AI, successfully navigating through a game-like scenario.
Meta Unveils Video Collaboration with Celebrities for AI Characters: * Meta collaborates with renowned celebrities to create AI characters that users can interact with. * The video introduces various celebrity AIs, each with unique backstories and personalities.
Meta’s AIs Offer Diverse Experiences and Practical Applications: * The presented AIs cover a range of interests and skills, including sports, fashion, cooking, dancing, and gaming. * These AIs can assist users with learning, exploring hobbies, settling debates, and simply having fun.
Zuckerberg Acknowledges Limitations and Ongoing Improvements: * Zuckerberg acknowledges that the current AIs have limitations and lack access to real-time information. * He emphasizes the ongoing efforts to refine and improve the AIs based on user feedback.
Unique Backstories and Evolving Interactions: * Zuckerberg highlights the unique backstories and opinions of each AI, which will further evolve over time. * He anticipates that users will enjoy witnessing the interactions between these diverse AI characters.
00:32:09 Facebook's Plans for AI Studio and Generative AI
AI Studio Launch and Open API Integration: Mark Zuckerberg introduces AI Studio, a platform for building custom AIs, with an open API for seamless integration into messaging apps. The platform will be accessible within weeks.
AI Sandbox for Non-Coders: A sandbox is under development to empower non-programmers to train AIs without coding knowledge. Expected release in early 2023.
Metaverse Embodiment: Zuckerberg highlights plans to bring AI capabilities to the Metaverse, allowing users to embody AIs as avatars. AIs can be implemented as NPCs in games and experiences created in Horizon worlds.
Business Applications: Zuckerberg emphasizes the potential of AI for businesses, enabling them to engage with customers for commerce and support. A small-scale alpha launch with selected businesses is underway to refine the system before broader rollout.
Creator Opportunities: The company aims to provide creators with AI tools to represent themselves, grow their communities, and foster engagement. Brand safety for creators is a priority, ensuring AI responses align with the brand’s voice and values. Expected availability in the first half of 2023.
Thoughtful Approach to Generative AI: Zuckerberg acknowledges the potential and challenges of generative AI, highlighting the need for careful consideration. The company’s integrity teams have extensive experience in addressing similar challenges. The team is committed to anticipating and building safeguards into the system.
Safety and Responsibility Measures: Models are trained and fine-tuned to adhere to safety and responsibility guidelines. Red teaming with experts and the use of guardrails to prevent inappropriate conversations. Transparency through the sharing of system cards for public review and feedback.
Gradual Rollout and Focus on Beneficial Impacts: Zuckerberg emphasizes the importance of a gradual rollout to address issues as they arise before scaling. The company’s primary goal is to ensure that the technology enhances lives and amplifies social interactions.
Optimistic Outlook for Diverse Use Cases: Zuckerberg expresses optimism about the transformative potential of AI across all Meta products, including feeds, chat, the Metaverse, and virtual/augmented reality. He anticipates significant changes in the way businesses and creators approach these platforms.
00:36:34 Meta AI-Powered Ray-Ban Smart Glasses: The Next Generation of Augmented Reality
Introduction: Mark Zuckerberg presented the next generation of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, emphasizing their integration with Meta AI and their potential as a future computing platform.
Enhanced Features: Improved cameras for clearer images and videos. Better audio for music, podcasts, and calls. Lighter and more comfortable design with a variety of styles.
Meta AI Integration: Hands-free interaction with Meta AI for real-time information and assistance. Access to state-of-the-art AI capabilities, initially through audio and text.
Multimodal Capabilities: Future software update will enable multimodal interaction. Glasses will understand what the wearer is looking at when asking questions. Translation of signs, step-by-step guides, and more.
Importance of Smart Glasses: Natural way to integrate holograms into the physical world. Ideal form factor for AI assistants to see and hear what the wearer does. AI capabilities crucial for the widespread adoption of smart glasses.
Live Streaming: New feature allows users to live stream to friends and followers directly from the glasses. Collaboration with Rocco, head of wearables at EssilorLuxottica, partner in creating the glasses.
00:40:58 Meta Connect 2022: The Future of Human Connection
Zuckerberg’s Introduction: Emphasizes the importance of sharing experiences in real-time while staying engaged. Highlights the launch of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses on October 17th, starting at $299.
Quest 3: Unveils Quest 3, the first mainstream mixed reality headset. Describes it as the most powerful headset Meta has ever shipped.
AI Studio: Introduces AI Studio, allowing users to interact with and build their own AI for various tasks. Envisions AI as a tool for assistance, entertainment, and engaging interaction.
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses: Presents the next generation of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses with improved camera and audio. Highlights the integration of Meta AI, making it the first smart glasses with built-in AI capabilities.
Weaving the Physical and Digital Worlds: Zuckerberg reiterates the challenge of integrating the physical and digital worlds seamlessly. Emphasizes mixed reality, AI personas, and smart glasses as building blocks for this integration.
Focus on Accessibility: Stresses the importance of affordability and accessibility in technological advancements. Highlights Meta’s commitment to making innovations accessible to everyone.
User Creativity and Engagement: Expresses excitement about users exploring the possibilities of these new technologies. Recognizes the role of user creativity and energy in shaping the future of these products.
Gratitude and Acknowledgements: Expresses gratitude to the attendees of Meta Connect. Hands over the stage to Meta’s Chief Technology Officer, Boz.
00:45:52 Meta Quest 3: A Revolutionary Mixed Reality Headset
—Meta plans to bring futuristic technologies like mixed reality, artificial intelligence, and smart glasses to the mass market in an unprecedented way.
Quest 3: The Beginning of the Next Wave: —Quest 3 marks the start of a new era, blending the physical and digital realms with mixed reality capabilities.
Mixed Reality: —Quest 3 offers the best of both worlds, allowing users to immerse themselves in VR experiences or see their surroundings augmented with digital objects.
Enhanced Pass-through: —Improved resolution, color accuracy, reduced distortions, and latency enhance the full-color pass-through experience.
Automatic Setup: —No more manual boundary setup; Quest 3 automatically understands and maps your surroundings.
Augmented Reality Experiences: —Customize your space with interactive augments, place trophies, artifacts, and music players in your living room.
Powerful Performance: —Quest 3 features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 platform, enabling unparalleled graphics and gameplay.
Standalone Headset: —No wires, battery packs, or consoles needed; Quest 3 offers a complete experience without external connections.
Improved Display and Optics: —A new display system and pancake lenses deliver a 30% increase in resolution and a slimmer profile.
Ergonomic Controller Design: —The new controller eliminates the tracking ring for a more natural and comfortable grip.
Hand Tracking: —Interact with Quest 3 using hand tracking and a new direct touch system, just like a touchscreen.
Content for Quest 3: —Over 100 new and upgraded titles coming to Quest 3, with more than half showcasing mixed reality features.
Quest Library: —The entire Quest library is accessible on Quest 3, looking and playing better with next-generation hardware.
00:55:59 Meta Quest 3: The Next Wave of VR Innovation
Meta Quest 3 Release: Meta Quest 3 buyers will receive Asgard’s Wrath 2 for free. Quest 3 will feature: Assassin’s Creed, Ghostbusters, Stranger Things VR, and Sega’s Samba de Amigo. Roblox will enable VR experience creation, publishing, and distribution.
Quest Plus: Quest Plus, a subscription service, will provide two hand-picked games from the expanding Quest library per month. October subscribers will access Onward and Little Cities. Quest 3’s 512GB model comes with a free six-month Quest Plus subscription.
Horizon Worlds: Horizon Worlds supports improved experiences like Super Rumble and Citadel. Social connectivity is enhanced with features like joining friends and jumping into worlds. Avatars offer a broader range of body types, makeup, hair colors, and more. Horizon Worlds’ availability on web and mobile improves social interactions.
Fitness and Wellness: Les Mills Body Combat transforms the home into a virtual gym. Supernatural’s resolution makes workouts in environments like the Galapagos Islands more realistic. Supernatural’s monthly subscription cost is now $9.99. Zumba classes will be introduced to VR through FedExR. Headspace offers immersive wellness experiences using VR.
Entertainment: Quest 3 serves as a home theater for immersive experiences on XStadium, YouTube VR, and streaming apps. Multi-game mode in XStadium enables multiple NBA game viewing. Collaboration with Wallace and Gromit and front-row music concerts are available.
Business Applications: Quest offers work applications like Adobe Substance 3D Modeler. Microsoft Mesh for Teams is entering public preview for immersive employee experiences. Microsoft 365 productivity apps will be accessible later this year. Windows 365 will allow secure streaming of Windows experiences to Quest devices. Meta Quest for Business is launching next month, providing management tools and enterprise support. Enterprise-grade consumer support is included in Meta Quest for Business.
Developer Appreciation: Meta values the developer community for shaping Quest’s immersive experiences. Meta is committed to strengthening its relationship with developers. Meta is ready for the next wave of innovation in the VR industry alongside developers.
01:06:07 Introducing Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses: Enhanced Connectivity and Multimedia Experiences
Redesign and Innovations: Introduction of the new Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, a revamped version of the original Ray-Ban Stories glasses. Reimagined design with improved comfort, lighter weight, and better weight distribution. Sleek and stylish frames, including the iconic Ray-Ban Matter Wayfarer and the new Ray-Ban Matter Headliner. Transparent frame options in caramel, jeans, and rebel black for a unique and modern look. Customizable lenses and frames with over 150 combinations through the Ray-Ban Remix platform.
Enhanced Photography: Upgraded camera system with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens for capturing stunning photos and 1080p videos. Enhanced computational photography with a powerful processor, resulting in better image processing, video stabilization, and faster performance. Increased memory capacity of 32GB, allowing users to store over 100 videos and 500 photos on the device.
Immersive Audio Experience: Enhanced audio recording with five strategically placed microphones for capturing immersive sound during video recording. Crystal-clear voice calls even in noisy environments, thanks to the upgraded microphone array. Redesigned custom speakers with 50% higher max volume, doubled bass, and improved directional audio to reduce sound leakage.
Live-streaming Integration: Introduction of live-streaming capabilities for the first time on smart glasses. Seamless integration with Instagram and Facebook, allowing users to live-stream their experiences directly from their glasses. Easy switching between the phone’s camera and the glasses’ camera during live streams. Real-time feedback on viewer count and the latest comments for an engaging live-streaming experience.
User-Friendly Features: Simplified photo-sharing with voice commands, enabling users to send photos to contacts without using their phone. Hands-free calling experience with clear voice transmission even in challenging audio environments. Improved charging case, 32% lighter and more compact, providing up to eight additional charges for extended usage.
01:15:16 Meta Smart Glasses: AI-Powered Innovation for Everyday Life
New Features: Meta smart glasses will be the first device with Meta AI built-in, offering creative assistance, inspiration, and useful information hands-free. 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.
Meta AI Capabilities: Meta AI can generate funny captions for Instagram posts, such as for videos of pets. It can suggest short hikes with gorgeous views in Sedona, Arizona, based on user preferences. Meta AI can identify landmarks and provide information about them, such as the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona.
Improved Features: The new smart glasses have better tech and new features, but the price remains at $299. They can be pre-ordered now and will hit retail stores in 15 countries on October 17. The glasses come with an improved camera for real-time search and object identification. They can make phone calls, send photos on WhatsApp, recommend mocktail pairings for meals, and record videos.
01:19:57 AI Innovations for Conversational User Interfaces
Llama 2 Success and Partnerships: 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.
Conversational AIs and Responsible Development: Meta AI conversational AIs strive for engaging and human-like interactions. Natural conversation datasets, extended model context, and optimized output length contribute to their conversational proficiency. The AI Studio platform facilitates safe and responsible AI development. Ethical considerations include responsible use guidelines, input and output safety layers, continuous red teaming, and system cards for transparency.
Meta AI with Web Search and Image Generation: Meta AI serves as an orchestrator integrating with other software services. Web Search integration allows Meta AI to tap into Bing for up-to-date information and responses. Image generation model Emu is incorporated into Meta AI for creating high-resolution images within five seconds.
AI Stickers, Media Editing Tools, and Character Development: AI stickers leverage language and image generation, improving their style, diversity, and quality. They are generated in just three seconds, offering multiple options for instant sharing. AI media editing tools like Restyle and Backdrop offer creative photo enhancements. Restyle transforms photos with user-defined words or phrases, creating unique filters. Backdrop reimagines backgrounds with a single tap, using the popular Segment Anything model.
Building a Multimodal Experience: Multimodality is essential for bringing AI experiences to life. Real human videos are used to represent AIs, using generative techniques for a seamless experience. Seamless orchestration combines chats and visual elements. Careful prompt engineering ensures that each character maintains their distinct personality and tone.
AI Studio and Future Growth: The AI Studio platform is designed to support the growth of Meta’s AI endeavors. Collaborative efforts involving internal and external experts helped establish the initial set of AIs. Diverse characters cater to various interests, including travel, gaming, advice, and casual conversations.
01:31:26 Metaverse: A Vision of Digital and Physical Lives Intersecting
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 realms.
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.
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