Zuckerberg says people without AI glasses will be at a disadvantage in the future

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed a strong belief that AI-enabled glasses will become the primary interface for interacting with artificial intelligence in the future. Speaking during Meta’s second quarter earnings call, he argued that people without such AI glasses will face significant cognitive disadvantages compared to those who have them. Zuckerberg highlighted that glasses are an ideal form factor because they can allow AI to see and hear what the user experiences throughout the day and provide real-time interaction. Adding displays—whether wide holographic fields or smaller screens—will further enhance their utility. Meta has been actively developing smart glasses, such as the Ray-Ban Meta models, which have proven unexpectedly popular and generate revenue through a partnership with EssilorLuxottica. Despite Reality Labs, Meta’s division focused on these devices, operating at a financial loss, Zuckerberg views this investment as crucial for the future of AI and consumer computing. He envisions AI glasses as a key tool to blend physical and digital realities, advancing the Metaverse vision. However, the article notes that