Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicks off developer conference with focus on AI, virtual reality

The company, which renamed itself Meta two years ago, is expected to unveil the next version of its virtual reality headset, the Quest 3 and possibly discuss AI chatbots and other tools and features designed to keep users interested in Facebook and Instagram as competition with TikTok continues. — AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez

MENLO PARK: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the tech giant’s Connect developer conference on Wednesday with a focus on virtual and augmented reality and artificial intelligence.

The company, which renamed itself Meta two years ago, unveiled the next version of its virtual reality headset, the Quest 3. It will cost US$499 (about RM2,349) and begin shipping Oct 10.