Meta's Upbeat AI Ad Soundtracked by Bowie's Apocalyptic 'Five Years'

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Meta has released a new advertisement promoting its artificial intelligence products, set to David Bowie's 1972 song 'Five Years.' The track, originally from Bowie's album 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust,' is a dystopian ballad about humanity learning it has only five years left before Earth's destruction. The song contains lyrics such as 'Earth was really dying,' striking an ironic contrast with the ad's optimistic, feel-good tone. The choice of soundtrack has drawn attention for the apparent disconnect between the song's bleak subject matter and Meta's upbeat messaging around AI.

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