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Meta's AI Rabbit Hole

Meta's AI Rabbit Hole

Update: 2026-01-20
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In this episode, we tumble down the rabbit hole AI of Meta's strategic shift from its Metaverse ventures to a concentrated focus on artificial intelligence. We explore the unexpected directions and deep implications of this pivot.

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00:00 Meta's Metaverse Investment
02:05 VR's Limited Appeal
06:21 Meta's Financial Losses
11:24 AI: Meta's New Frontier

In this episode, we break down Meta's decision to discontinue its ambitious Metaverse project after a colossal $73 billion investment, leading to significant layoffs and the shutdown of several VR game studios. We also explore why the Metaverse failed to gain traction and how Meta is now pivoting its resources and focus towards AI, particularly with the unexpected success of its AI-powered Ray-Ban smart glasses.

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00:00 Meta Ditches Metaverse
02:05 Metaverse Rebrand
05:32 Metaverse Layoffs and Closures
08:10 Meta's Metaverse Failed
13:46 Metaverse Revenue Model Issues
16:49 Meta Shifts to AI

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Meta's AI Rabbit Hole

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