#ElonMusk 's ex-girlfriend Grimes expresses skepticism about Mark Zuckerberg's ability to lead the metaverse; here are the reasons she cited
🎨 “Bad Art”: Grimes Mocks Zuckerberg’s Avatar
Canadian artist Grimes, known for her creative edge and her past relationship with Elon Musk, has openly criticized Mark Zuckerberg's leadership in shaping the metaverse. Her comments, originally posted on X (formerly Twitter), took aim at the design of Zuckerberg’s metaverse avatar, calling it “bad art” and raising doubts about his vision for the virtual world.
💬 Zuckerberg’s Metaverse Dreams
Grimes’ remarks followed an interview where Zuckerberg called the metaverse a “massive opportunity”—one he believes could eventually generate hundreds of billions of dollars. He has been a vocal supporter of virtual and augmented reality, steering Meta’s heavy investments through its Reality Labs division.
In a recent statement, Zuckerberg shared his belief that AI-integrated smart glasses would become the next big interface, saying,
“More than a billion people already wear glasses. It’s likely they’ll become AI glasses within 5–10 years.”
📉 Big Ideas, Big Losses
Despite his optimism, Meta’s Reality Labs reported a Q1 2025 loss of $2.96 billion on just $695 million in revenue. While Zuckerberg insists progress is being made—especially with Meta AI and AI-powered glasses—critics remain skeptical.
🤔 Can Zuckerberg Truly Lead the Metaverse?
Grimes’ public skepticism underscores growing concerns around whether Zuckerberg’s vision and execution are aligned with the creative and technological demands of the metaverse. Her commentary adds a cultural layer to the ongoing debate about who should shape our digital futures.
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