Meta's AI Optimism Ad Awkwardly Set to Bowie's Human Extinction Song

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Meta recently released an advertisement intended to inspire optimism about artificial intelligence. The company chose David Bowie's 'Five Years' as the soundtrack for the campaign. However, the song's lyrics actually depict humanity learning it has only five years left before an apocalyptic end. The choice drew attention for the stark contrast between the ad's upbeat message and the song's bleak subject matter.

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