Snap Names Robert Downey Jr. Chief Customer Experience Officer for Specs AR Glasses

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Snap has appointed actor Robert Downey Jr. as Chief Customer Experience Officer for its Specs augmented reality glasses. Downey appears in several promotional videos demonstrating the device, including getting putting help, practicing art, and watching a private MMA match. One video shows him discarding a box labeled "AI glasses," which is widely read as a jab at Meta's smart glasses. Under the partnership, he will work with the Specs team to explore how AR can improve daily life.

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