news Techcrunch Ai 2026-07-23

Meta's AI Ad Features Human Extinction Song, Sparking Controversy

Meta's new advertisement promoting AI optimism uses David Bowie's song "Five Years," which depicts humanity facing imminent extinction. The song's theme of apocalypse starkly contrasts with the ad's intended message.

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