Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has consistently prioritized new ventures like the metaverse and AI over child safety concerns, despite publicly claiming to care deeply about the issue. Years of regulatory scrutiny and public backlash have ensued, yet Meta remains profitable and dominant in social media while pursuing emerging technologies like smart glasses and its new AI agent Muse.
Meta Connect 2026 will showcase new AI glasses without cameras, a mixed reality headset codenamed Phoenix, and updates to its metaverse platform. CEO Mark Zuckerberg will deliver the keynote on September 23, with the event covering Meta's expanding hardware lineup, AI developments, and virtual reality initiatives.