🎨 Meta Releases Bizarre Ad Promoting AI Optimism

Meta has launched a campaign promoting a positive outlook on AI development to counter societal fears. However, the use of David Bowie's song "Five Years," which describes a scenario of human extinction, has turned the video into a loud failure.

🌍 The incident highlights the growing gap between the marketing strategies of tech giants and real societal concerns, creating significant reputational risks.

👤 An example of how even major brands make fatal PR mistakes while trying to project confidence amidst global discussions about AI risks.

Source 1: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/23/meta-launched-a-new-ai-optimism-ad-set-to-a-song-about-human-extinction/