Meta has embarked on an ambitious plan to infuse artificial intelligence (AI) into digital assistants and smart glasses. Zuckerberg highlighted the role of AI advancements in creating diverse applications and personas to achieve various tasks. These developments are aimed at eventually integrating AI capabilities into stylish smart glasses.
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