Meta's AI Ad Plays Bowie’s Five Years, Sparking Debate

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Meta released a feel-good Instagram ad for its AI features set to David Bowie’s Five Years, emphasizing human connection and optimism about technology. The use of a song about the world’s end drew criticism for tone-deaf context, while Meta and commentators defend a hopeful future for AI and innovation.
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