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Mark Zuckerberg's Metaverse Plan Is Taking Shape

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and AI researcher Lex Fridman showcased Meta's metaverse technology, featuring ultra-realistic "codec avatars" that capture facial expressions and body language. The avatars create a sense of presence and intimacy, enhancing the immersive experience. Meta aims to blend AI with virtual and augmented reality to create the metaverse, a digital alternate reality powered by computers.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and AI researcher Lex Fridman showcased Meta's metaverse technology, featuring ultra-realistic "codec avatars" that capture facial expressions and body language. The avatars create a sense of presence and intimacy, enhancing the immersive experience. Meta aims to blend AI with virtual and augmented reality to create the metaverse, a digital alternate reality powered by computers.

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