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Meta's AI ad uses end-of-world song, sparking criticism

By PulseAugur Editorial · [5 sources] ·

Meta has released a new advertisement promoting artificial intelligence, set to David Bowie's 1972 song "Five Years." The ad aims to convey optimism about AI's role in human connection and progress, featuring uplifting imagery and a voiceover emphasizing belief in people. However, the chosen song's original lyrics depict a dystopian future and humanity's panic over impending extinction, leading to criticism that Meta's musical selection is either ignorant or intentionally provocative. AI

IMPACT Meta's controversial ad choice highlights the ongoing challenge of public perception and trust in AI, potentially impacting broader adoption.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses commentary and criticism regarding Meta's marketing choices, rather than a direct product release or research milestone.

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Meta's AI ad uses end-of-world song, sparking criticism

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  1. Wired — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Caroline Haskins ·

    Meta’s New Feel-Good AI Ad Uses a Song About the World Ending

    The clip features the David Bowie track “Five Years,” which includes lyrics such as “Earth was really dying (dying).”

  2. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Amanda Silberling ·

    Meta launched a new AI optimism ad set to a song about human extinction

    David Bowie's song "Five Years," which Meta used in a supposedly inspiring advertisement, is about humans learning that they have five years left to live before the apocalypse.

  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Meta's New Feel-Good AI Ad Uses a Song About the World Ending https://www.wired.com/story/meta-david-bowie-apocalypse-ad-is-optimistic-actually/ # Tech # AI # C

    Meta's New Feel-Good AI Ad Uses a Song About the World Ending https://www.wired.com/story/meta-david-bowie-apocalypse-ad-is-optimistic-actually/ # Tech # AI # Culture

    LINKS wired.com/…/meta-david-bowie-apocalypse-a…
  4. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Is it reassuring to convince people that AI is going to make the world better with an ad set to a David Bowie song about the end of the world? Meta’s newest com

    Is it reassuring to convince people that AI is going to make the world better with an ad set to a David Bowie song about the end of the world? Meta’s newest commercial drives home that an AI-reliant future “is for everyone.” The song strikes a different tone. Read more from @ Tec…

    LINKS flipboard.com/@Techcrunch techcrunch.com/…/meta-launched-a-new-ai-o…
  5. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

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

    Meta launched a new AI optimism ad set to a song about human extinction https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/23/meta-launched-a-new-ai-optimism-ad-set-to-a-song-about-human-extinction/ # AI # Tech # Metaverse

    LINKS techcrunch.com/…/meta-launched-a-new-ai-o…

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