
Boz To The Future
Produced by Reality Labs at Meta, Boz To The Future is a podcast hosted by Meta CTO Andrew "Boz" Bosworth where he talks to technologists and leaders building the future of technology, entertainment, and beyond. Episodes will talk about the future Meta is building, Reality Labs, AR/VR/XR, and the metaverse, Meta's core businesses, trends across technology, media, and entertainment, as well as offer perspectives on management, leadership, and building communities from the industry’s best and brightest minds.
Latest episodes

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Apr 9, 2025 • 1h
The Future According to James Cameron
Join the legendary James Cameron, the visionary behind hits like Avatar and Terminator, as he dives into the future of filmmaking with Meta's Andrew Bosworth. They explore the evolution of 3D technology and its impact on storytelling. Cameron shares insights on generative AI’s role in streamlining film production while tackling originality and copyright challenges. Plus, they discuss the intersection of innovation and creativity in sci-fi and the importance of conflict in narrative. Get ready for a thrilling journey into cinematic possibilities!

Nov 12, 2024 • 41min
The Future of Wearables and AR With Alex Himel
In this engaging discussion, Alex Himel, Meta’s VP of Wearables, shares insights from his 15+ years at the company, focusing on augmented reality and wearable tech. He explores the evolution of devices like the Orion glasses, touching on AI's role in enhancing user experiences. Alex discusses the intriguing possibility of wearables replacing smartphones and shares amusing personal stories about sandwiches, debating the best bread and where tomatoes belong. It's a delightful mix of tech innovation and culinary fun!

Oct 9, 2024 • 57min
The Future of Sports Technology: With Andrew "Hawk" Hawkins and Troy Jones
In this engaging discussion, Andrew "Hawk" Hawkins, a former NFL wide receiver and co-founder of StatusPRO, teams up with Troy Jones, a former D1 quarterback and co-founder as well. They unveil the innovative NFL PRO ERA, a groundbreaking simulation game that immerses players in the football experience. The duo delves into how mixed reality and AI will transform sports technology. They also share insightful thoughts on team dynamics and leadership lessons learned from sports, sprinkled with playful predictions for the upcoming NFL season.

Sep 13, 2024 • 45min
The Future According to Refik Anadol
Refik Anadol, an internationally renowned media artist and director, redefines creativity at the intersection of data and machine intelligence. He discusses his innovative concept of 'data painting,' revealing how he transforms complex data into stunning visual art. Anadol shares insights on the evolution of photography as an art form and the collaborative potential of AI in enhancing artistic expression. He also highlights the importance of maintaining curiosity and imagination in our rapidly changing digital landscape.

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Jul 29, 2024 • 43min
The Future According to Michael Abrash
Michael Abrash, Chief Scientist of Reality Labs Research, shares insights from a decade of innovation in virtual and augmented reality. He discusses groundbreaking technologies like hand tracking and pancake lenses that have reshaped Meta's products. The conversation dives into challenges of developing full AR glasses, including power and weight constraints. They reflect on the evolution of consumer expectations, the impact of AI on tech, and the influence of science fiction in driving future innovations.

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Jul 9, 2024 • 46min
Talking Metaverse with Matthew Ball
Investor and author Matthew Ball discusses Meta's vision for the metaverse, challenges in AR development, investments in Reality Labs, and timelines for building the future. Topics include AI in AR, technical challenges in AR glasses development, strategic investments in the metaverse, and advancements in AI technology for AR headsets.

Feb 15, 2024 • 58min
The Future According to Matthew Ball
The Future According to Matthew Ball: Epyllion CEO and author of The Metaverse joins Meta CTO Boz to discuss the evolution of the metaverse, advancements in technology, human connection, and virtual reality headsets like Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro.

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Jan 5, 2024 • 58min
The Future According to Steven Sinofsky
Technologist and author Steven Sinofsky joins host Andrew Bosworth to discuss standing up new platforms, building novel technologies, and the potential of VR, AR, and AI. They also explore missed opportunities in the tech industry and the limitations of current platforms, as well as the importance of openness in shaping the future.

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Dec 5, 2023 • 53min
The Future of AI Research: With Guests Joelle Pineau and Yann LeCun
Host Boz talks to Meta's VP of AI Research Joelle Pineau and Chief AI Scientist Yann LeCun about FAIR, Meta's Fundamental AI Research Lab, and the importance of open research and collaboration. They discuss the limitations of current AI systems, theory of mind and world models in AI research, the concept of consciousness, and their online presence on different social media platforms.

Nov 13, 2023 • 38min
The Future of Mixed Reality Development: With Guest Thomas Van Bouwel
Thomas Van Bouwel, indie developer and pioneer of Meta's Presence Platform suite of tools, joins Boz to discuss the creativity unlocked by mixed reality (MR) in XR development. They delve into the potential for room-scale experiences without moving furniture and the benefits of MR in architecture. They also touch on sensor accuracy, the popularity of the presence platform, and the inspiration behind Cubism. The chapter explores the promise of MR in gaming, design, and industries, and the joy of MR experiences and favorite buildings.
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