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Meta Unveils New AI Advertisement Featuring David Bowie's 'Five Years'

23 Temmuz 2026TechCrunch

Meta has launched a new advertisement featuring David Bowie's song 'Five Years,' which carries a rather grim theme about humanity facing extinction in five years. The juxtaposition of the song's apocalyptic message with Meta's optimistic branding raises eyebrows.
This choice has sparked discussions about the appropriateness of using such a somber tune to promote a tech company's vision of the future.
Meta's advertisement comes at a time when many are concerned about the impact of technology on society, making the choice of soundtrack particularly provocative. The contrast between the hopeful narrative Meta aims to convey and the dark themes of the song could be seen as a commentary on the current state of the wo…
The use of a song that speaks to impending doom in an advertisement aimed at promoting optimism highlights a significant disconnect between the message and the medium. It raises questions about the effectiveness of advertising strategies that may inadvertently evoke fear rather than hope.

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