Mark Zuckerberg is set to unleash even more AI-generated content into the social media feeds of millions, as he announced that Meta will be adding another massive library of artificial intelligence-driven posts to its recommendations system.
In an earnings call on Wednesday, Mark Zuckerberg revealed that the technology behind AI has reached a point where it can easily create and remix online content. According to him, this has led to a new era in social media that is characterized by the creation and sharing of user-generated content.
However, while Zuckerberg did not explicitly label AI as the third era of social media, it's clear that the technology will play an increasingly important role in shaping the future of social media platforms. In particular, he emphasized that AI-driven recommendation systems will become even more valuable at recommending relevant content to users, citing Meta’s own experiments with dedicated AI social apps.
The company has already seen success with its new Vibes app, which generates a feed of AI-created videos similar to those offered by OpenAI's Sora. According to Meta CFO Susan Li, the app has generated over 20 billion images within a short period of time, and she believes that this technology holds even greater potential for the future.
The move is part of a broader effort by Meta to leverage AI in its social media platforms, with the company reporting revenue of $51.24 billion this quarter - up 26 percent from last year – but also taking a one-time tax charge associated with the former US President Donald Trump's alleged mishandling of government funds.
In an earnings call on Wednesday, Mark Zuckerberg revealed that the technology behind AI has reached a point where it can easily create and remix online content. According to him, this has led to a new era in social media that is characterized by the creation and sharing of user-generated content.
However, while Zuckerberg did not explicitly label AI as the third era of social media, it's clear that the technology will play an increasingly important role in shaping the future of social media platforms. In particular, he emphasized that AI-driven recommendation systems will become even more valuable at recommending relevant content to users, citing Meta’s own experiments with dedicated AI social apps.
The company has already seen success with its new Vibes app, which generates a feed of AI-created videos similar to those offered by OpenAI's Sora. According to Meta CFO Susan Li, the app has generated over 20 billion images within a short period of time, and she believes that this technology holds even greater potential for the future.
The move is part of a broader effort by Meta to leverage AI in its social media platforms, with the company reporting revenue of $51.24 billion this quarter - up 26 percent from last year – but also taking a one-time tax charge associated with the former US President Donald Trump's alleged mishandling of government funds.
! Like, who needs human creativity and originality when you can have algorithms generating content 24/7? It's gonna be so cool to see what Meta's AI comes up with next - probably some sick remixes of old memes 
. And honestly, I'm kinda glad Zuckerberg is pushing the boundaries of what social media can do. Maybe this is the wake-up call we need to rethink how we're all consuming info online 
. Plus, 20 billion images in a short period? That's just mind-blowing 
! We should be harnessing the power of AI to create an endless supply of fresh content, not worried about what's "cool" or "original". Bring on the AI-generated feeds and let's see where this wild ride takes us! 
also i gotta ask, what's with all these AI apps popping up everywhere? is it really gonna change the way we interact online or just more of the same old stuff?
... I mean, what does 'user-generated' even mean anymore? Are we still in control of the narrative when our feeds are already generating stuff for us 
It's like we're living in a sci-fi movie or something. But, for real though, I'm curious to see how this is gonna change the game. Will it be more engaging? Less spammy? 
The fact that they're already seeing 20 billion images generated in Vibes app is just wild. The potential for AI-driven content is endless! 
Can't wait to see where this takes us! 
Zuckerberg says it's gonna be a new era in social media but how much control do we still have over our own stuff? 
Need to keep an eye on this one 
It's cool that Vibes is generating some crazy amount of images, but at what cost? We don't even know how much data's being used to train those models, let alone what kind of biases they might perpetuate.
. Still, I guess it's better than having a bunch of robots deciding what we see and interact with online... for now, let's keep an eye on this and hope it doesn't get out of hand! 
? Mark Zuckerberg says AI is a new era in social media but isn't that just a fancy way of saying 'we're gonna make it easier to spread fake news'? 
I'm all for innovation and progress but we gotta be careful about how we use this tech 
. And what's with the Vibes app - 20 billion images generated in like, what, months? That's crazy! 
... don't get me wrong, tech has its perks, but sometimes I just want some good old human content, you know? Like when people actually have to put in the effort to create something that's not just a copy-paste of someone else's work.
And what if the algorithm is biased? Like, if you're already following certain accounts, they'll just keep churning out stuff that's more likely to engage you... it's like they're manipulating your feed on purpose. 
