Meta: Mark Zuckerberg Develops His AI Twin for Meetings

According to the Financial Times, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, is reportedly developing an AI clone of himself. This project aims to enable this digital version of Zuckerberg to interact with employees and provide them with feedback, drawing on his mannerisms, tone, and public statements. The goal is to strengthen the connection between the founder and his employees through these virtual interactions.

If this experiment proves successful, Meta could extend this technology to creators, allowing them to create their own AI avatars. In 2024, Meta has already showcased a live demonstration of what an AI persona for a creator could look like. Additionally, the company has begun allowing creators to use AI versions of themselves to engage with subscriber comments on Instagram.

In addition to these initiatives, Meta allows users to create personalized AI-generated chatbots. However, the company has taken steps to restrict access to these features for teenagers earlier this year.

Mark Zuckerberg is personally involved in training this AI avatar. He dedicates between five and ten hours per week to programming on other AI projects at Meta and participates in technical reviews. In March, the Wall Street Journal had already reported that Zuckerberg was working on a personal AI agent to assist him with his tasks, a project distinct from the AI avatar intended for Meta.