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Meta AI Ad Uses Apocalyptic Bowie Song
Meta released an ad promoting AI optimism set to David Bowie's 'Five Years,' a song about humanity facing extinction in five years. The ad's tone clashes with the song's grim narrative of impending doom. Critics question Meta's awareness of the lyrical content.
Meridian48 take
Meta's ad team either missed the memo on Bowie's lyrics or cynically bet on vibes over substance—either way, it's a tone-deaf pitch for AI's sunny future.
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