Meta bets big on celebrity AI voices and augmented reality glasses

Meta introduced AI chatbots featuring the voices of Hollywood celebrities like Judi Dench and John Cena on Wednesday, betting that its billions of users are ready to embrace artificial intelligence.

During the company's annual product launch event, CEO Mark Zuckerberg also showcased a prototype of augmented reality glasses, which he envisions as a potential replacement for smartphones.

Meta has obtained consent from the celebrities involved, and the voice tool will be available on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. However, due to EU data protection laws, Meta AI will not be accessible in Europe, as its functionality relies on user data that could violate privacy regulations.