New Delhi, April 13 -- Meta is developing a photorealistic, artificial intelligence-powered 3D version of its chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, to engage with employees in his place, according to a report by the Financial Times. The initiative is said to be a part of the company's multibillion-dollar strategic pivot to remake the technology group around generative AI.

Reportedly, Meta has been working on photorealistic, AI-powered 3D characters that users can interact with in real time, and the company recently began prioritising a Zuckerberg AI character.

The AI character is being trained on Zuckerberg's mannerisms, voice, tone, publicly available statements, and his recent thinking regarding company strategy. The Meta CEO is said to b...