Bloomberg Talks Meta Platforms Chief Product Officer Chris Cox Talks Meta Connect
Sep 18, 2025
Meta's Chief Product Officer, Chris Cox, unveils the innovative Ray-Ban display glasses, designed for tech enthusiasts. He discusses challenges with live demos while confirming support for prescription lenses. Exciting features include AI enhancements like live translation and specialized tools for content creators. The conversation dives into the strategic use of popular apps like WhatsApp and Instagram Reels, displaying how technology is evolving to blend seamlessly into daily life.
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AI Should Serve People
- Chris Cox frames AI as the most important technology of our lifetimes that should serve people, not just run in data centers.
- Meta intends to embed AI into everyday devices to empower people with new capabilities as soon as they are possible.
From Orion Dogfooding To Ray-Ban Display
- Ed Ludlow recounts testing Orion a year earlier and contrasts it with today's Meta Ray-Ban display as a halfway point.
- He highlights the evolution from internal dogfooding to a consumer-facing product.
Design Prioritizes Wearability
- Chris Cox emphasizes designing the Ray-Ban display in a familiar sunglasses form factor to maximize wearability.
- The device uses a waveguide to project a small display under the right eye that users can reposition.