Reading Time: 2 min Mark Zuckerberg’s recent announcement about Facebook’s pivot to artificial intelligence and retreat from the metaverse has raised questions about the future of these technologies. While some believe the metaverse may be losing steam, others see it as a viable business model. Zuckerberg’s focus on AI could help drive innovation in the field and bring it to the mainstream faster. This article explores what Zuckerberg’s pivot means for the future of AI and the metaverse.