Meta's Zuckerberg creates council to advise on AI products | The Star
Meta Platforms Inc. Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg has established a new product advisory council to provide guidance on the company's artificial intelligence and technology advancements. The council, known as the Meta Advisory Group, will convene periodically with Meta's management team.
Members of the Meta Advisory Group:
- Patrick Collison - CEO and co-founder of Stripe Inc.
- Nat Friedman - Former CEO of GitHub
- Tobi Lütke - CEO of Shopify Inc.
- Charlie Songhurst - Investor and former executive at Microsoft Corp.
Zuckerberg expressed his appreciation for the council members and their accomplishments in a note to Meta employees, highlighting the significance of their input as Meta delves into new ventures within AI and the metaverse.
Focus of the Advisory Group:
The Meta Advisory Group is mandated to offer insights and recommendations on technological advancements, innovation, and strategic growth opportunities to further Meta's AI-focused products. This initiative aligns with Meta's increased investment in AI development, as articulated by Zuckerberg during the recent earnings call.
Zuckerberg emphasized the long-term vision for Meta's AI endeavors, acknowledging the competitive landscape with companies like Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic. Despite the potential for significant technological advancements, he advised investors to exercise patience as the financial rewards may not be immediate.
Future Outlook:
As Meta accelerates its AI-oriented product portfolio, encompassing hardware devices like virtual reality headsets and smart glasses, the guidance from the Meta Advisory Group will play a crucial role in shaping the company's AI strategy.
The Meta Advisory Group operates distinctively from the board of directors, with a primary responsibility to advise Meta's management team on a periodic basis, rather than being elected by shareholders.
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