Mark Zuckerberg and Lex Fridman discuss the potential of photorealistic avatars with spatial audio in the metaverse. The metaverse aims to create immersive experiences and enhance human connection through advanced technology like photorealistic avatars. The release of Quest 3, a mixed reality device by Facebook, is expected in the fall and offers improved features such as mixed reality and the ability to interact with the physical world. The nature of reality in the metaverse is explored, including questions about identity and self-perception. AI in the metaverse has the potential to empower individuals and improve social connections and gaming experiences, but challenges exist in ensuring AI behavior aligns with creators' preferences and addressing toxic behavior. Mark Zuckerberg is developing large language models like Llama 2 to integrate AI technology into personalized AI systems and create expressive and interactive avatars. The future of humanity lies in the development of the metaverse, which has the potential to revolutionize human connection and communication.
Introduction
- Mark Zuckerberg and Lex Fridman discuss the use of photorealistic avatars with spatial audio in the metaverse.
- Avatars have the potential to capture facial expressions and emotions, enhancing human connection in the digital realm.
Metaverse
The Metaverse is a virtual space that offers immersive and realistic experiences. It involves advanced technology like Kodak avatars to create photorealistic avatars and transmit them over the internet. The goal is to create a sense of presence and allow people to interact as if they were in the same room. Mark Zuckerberg emphasizes the importance of capturing facial expressions and realism in avatars. The future of the Metaverse involves mixed reality and augmented reality, and the potential for remote meetings and social interactions. The challenge lies in optimizing the level of fidelity and capturing subtle details like facial expressions and body movements.
Quest 3
The release of Quest 3, a mixed reality device by Facebook, is discussed by Mark Zuckerberg. Quest 3 offers improved features compared to the previous model, Quest Pro, including advancements in software tuning, resolution, and the use of Qualcomm's next-generation chipset. The major innovation of Quest 3 is mixed reality, which allows digital representations to be superimposed on the real world. It provides a comfortable and secure experience for users, with the ability to see and interact with the physical world. The headset also allows for the addition of windows and other elements to a virtual room, creating a more immersive experience. The release of Quest 3 is expected in the fall. Zuckerberg expresses excitement about the potential of the metaverse and the unique opportunities it presents, envisioning a future where physical and digital worlds seamlessly integrate through holograms and photorealistic avatars.
Nature of reality
The nature of reality in the metaverse is explored, focusing on the concept of avatars and their representation of individuals. Key points include:
- The question of whether the avatar or the person controlling it is the true representation of oneself.
- The manipulation of avatars to present an idealized version of oneself, raising questions about identity and self-perception.
- Anticipation of philosophical and psychological questions becoming more prominent as the metaverse evolves.
Mark Zuckerberg discusses the potential for interacting with deceased loved ones in the metaverse, emphasizing the power of these experiences. However, he acknowledges the need for establishing norms and boundaries to prevent unhealthy attachments. Current protocols for handling death and digital content on social media can provide best practices for addressing these issues in the metaverse.
AI in the Metaverse
AI in the Metaverse has the potential to empower individuals, enhance social connections, and improve gaming experiences. Mark Zuckerberg envisions a variety of AI personalities that can serve as assistants, entertainers, and facilitators of connections. The goal is to create a natural and enjoyable user experience in the Metaverse. However, there are challenges in ensuring AI behaves according to creators' preferences and establishing rules and regulations to address toxic behavior. Building the Metaverse will take time, and it is important to observe its evolution and mitigate negative aspects.
Large language models
Large language models, such as Llama 2, are being developed and open-sourced by Mark Zuckerberg. The goal is to integrate AI technology into personalized AI systems, exploring different use cases and learning about their boundaries and effectiveness. The development of AI Studio aims to allow anyone to create AI-generated content, with a focus on building expressive and interactive avatars for various apps and social media platforms. The ultimate aim is to gain insights and knowledge as we progress towards Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).
Key points:
- Llama 2 is an open-source foundation model that has received positive reception.
- Ongoing work is being done to integrate Llama 2 into consumer products.
- Future foundation models, like Llama 3, are being worked on with a similar assessment process.
- AI Studio is a platform that allows anyone to create AI-generated content.
- The focus is on building avatars with expressiveness and interactivity for apps and social media platforms.
Future of humanity
The future of humanity lies in the development of the metaverse, a virtual reality that combines the physical and digital worlds. Mark Zuckerberg believes that the metaverse will revolutionize human connection and communication, enabling intimate conversations and potentially changing civilization. Key points include:
- The metaverse allows people to feel physically present with others through technology.
- It enhances human connection and communication, bypassing the limitations of physical presence.
- The metaverse is the next frontier for social networks, evolving from text-based profiles to immersive experiences.
- Creating realistic virtual experiences in the metaverse presents significant technological challenges.
- Despite the challenges, Zuckerberg is committed to building this future and is grateful for the contributions of the Meta teams.