Meta Connect 2024 took center stage this week, revealing Meta’s bold push into AI and the metaverse with a range of exciting new hardware and software. CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the latest Quest headsets, impressive upgrades to Meta’s Llama AI model, and real-time video integration for Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. However, the true showstopper was Orion, an advanced AR glasses prototype described as “the most advanced glasses the world has ever seen,” marking a pivotal step for Meta’s metaverse ambitions.
Meanwhile, major leadership changes at OpenAI sent ripples through the tech industry. CTO Mira Murati announced her departure after more than six years, followed by the exit of chief research officer Bob McGrew and research VP Barret Zoph. These high-level resignations come just days before OpenAI's annual developer conference, raising questions about the future direction of the AI powerhouse.
In other news, one of CloudKitchens’ earliest employees, Isabella Vincenza, has filed a lawsuit against the company. She alleges wrongful termination, sex discrimination, and a hostile work environment, detailing an intense “bro culture.” Her lawsuit also claims retaliation following her pregnancy and maternity leave, shedding light on workplace dynamics within the startup.
Meta’s groundbreaking AR tech, OpenAI’s leadership shakeup, and a legal battle at CloudKitchens signal major shifts in the ever-evolving tech landscape, with innovation, change, and challenges shaping the future ahead.
