In this episode, we examine Meta's decision to discontinue its massive Metaverse investments, shifting focus towards AI. We discuss the practical implications of this for artificial intelligence, OpenAI, and future tech trends. Chapters 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. Chapters 00:00 Meta Ditches Metaverse 02:05 Metaverse Rebrand 05:32 Metaverse Layoffs ...