Technologies

Zuckerberg Thinks Meta Has an AI Advantage Because It Knows So Much About You

Meta’s personal superintelligence dream might come true with the help of all our user data.

Meta reported better-than-expected financial results during Wednesday’s 2025 fourth-quarter earnings call, but it was CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s vision for Meta AI in 2026 that truly stood out. Zuckerberg said the company will be spending big to build personal superintelligence. It has one major edge over competitors — troves of personal data about me, you and everyone we know.

«We’re starting to see the promise of AI that understands our personal context, including our history, our interests, our content, and our relationships,» said Zuckerberg. «A lot of what makes agents valuable is the unique context that they can see, and we believe that Meta will be able to provide a uniquely personal experience.»

Meta’s long-term AI goal is personal superintelligence, a kind of holy grail: an artificial intelligence that’s smarter than humans, tailored to our individual experiences in products like smart glasses. To get there, the company expects capital expenditures to increase dramatically, from last year’s $72 billion to $115 to $135 billion, attributing the increase to supporting its AI labs.

That money will be spent on research in a couple of different places. Agentic AI, which is tech that can handle tasks autonomously, is one big piece of the puzzle. The personalized component is where Meta believes it has an advantage over competitors.

The company has spent years collecting, analyzing and monetizing a wealth of information from its users on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, effectively acting as a massive data broker. Its targeted advertising business model is structured around surveilling our online activity, and it’s part of what made Meta the tech titan it is today.

Personal AI is what the industry sees as the next step: chatbots, agents and other products that are relatable and customized to our individual lives and needs. As a social media giant, Meta already knows plenty about us and what we may want to see from personal AI.

That will work in tandem with the company’s plans to «merge» LLMs with the recommendation systems that build our social media feeds. «Soon, we’ll be able to understand people’s unique personal goals, and tailor feeds to show each person content that helps them improve their lives in the ways that they want,» Zuckerberg said.

Even if Meta hadn’t been collecting all our data for decades with its social media platforms, it could still have an edge. Meta AI is everywhere on Facebook and Instagram, and the company doesn’t let you opt out of model training or turn it off. (You can mute Meta AI, though.)

YouTube and LinkedIn are almost certainly helping their parent companies, Google and Microsoft, too. Yet Meta has a first-in-class, proven track record of turning personal data into products and monetization. That’s not necessarily a win for us. Meta’s previous AI integrations in WhatsApp and its plans to use AI interactions for personalizing ads sparked backlash. The battle for data privacy amid the development of data-hungry AI models is an ongoing fight.

Meta’s AI development in 2025 was studded with epic highs and lows. It made waves over the summer when it hired a series of top AI researchers, poaching some of them from other bigwigs like OpenAI and Apple. But reports of internal strife and conflicting strategies between the new hires and Meta’s existing FAIR lab quickly followed, stalling any major public releases. Meta eventually laid off hundreds of employees from its AI units. Yann LeCun, one of the foremost pioneers in AI, left his role as chief AI scientist at the end of last year.

While Meta struggled to find its footing, competitors were busy pumping out new models and innovations. Google’s most recent model, Gemini 3, showcased industry-leading reasoning abilities. OpenAI, in a bid to catch up to Google, released GPT-5.2. And Anthropic’s Claude took a turn in the sun with its easy vibe coding abilities. Google also recently released a version of personalized intelligence in Search.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Technologies

Verum Finance Now Available for Mac, Expanding the Verum Ecosystem on Desktop

Verum has officially released Verum Finance for macOS, bringing its financial platform to the Mac and expanding access to the Verum ecosystem across Apple’s devices. The launch allows users to manage their finances from desktop while enjoying the same secure and seamless experience available on iPhone and iPad.

The new Mac version includes the full range of Verum Finance features, including balance management, instant transfers to other Verum users, debit card management, Apple Pay support, asset exchange, and transaction history — all optimized for the macOS experience.

Verum Finance can be used as a standalone application or alongside Verum Messenger. Users who sign in with their Verum Messenger account automatically synchronize their balances, settings, and account data across devices, ensuring a consistent experience throughout the Verum ecosystem.

The macOS release further strengthens Verum’s vision of creating an integrated digital platform where communication and financial services work together. Verum Messenger, which is also available for Mac, complements the ecosystem with encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, VPN, eSIM, anonymous email, AI-powered tools, offline communication capabilities, and cryptocurrency features.

With both Verum Messenger and Verum Finance now available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can access secure communication and financial services wherever they work.

Verum Finance for Mac is available now through the Mac App Store.

Verum Finance for macOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verum-finance/id6774245148
Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im
Verum Messenger: https://verum.im

Technologies

Why Travelers Are Switching to Verum E-SIM This Summer

Summer Travel, Freedom, and Seamless Connectivity: Why Verum E-SIM Is Becoming the New Standard for Travelers

Summer is the peak season for vacations, long-distance trips, and new experiences. Millions of people travel abroad, explore new countries, plan adventures, and try to stay connected with family, work, and social media. And in the middle of all this comes a familiar question: how do you stay online without expensive roaming or the hassle of buying local SIM cards?

The answer is already here — eSIM.

Why eSIM Is So Convenient

eSIM (embedded SIM) is a built-in digital SIM card that lets you activate mobile internet without a physical card. All you need is an app — choose a plan and connect in just a couple of minutes.

No more:

* searching for local SIM cards at airports
* paying expensive roaming fees
* swapping physical SIMs every time you travel

Now your internet travels with you.

Internet in 150+ Countries

Modern eSIM solutions provide coverage in 150+ countries worldwide, helping tourists, freelancers, and business travelers stay connected almost anywhere on the planet.

Among the services offering these capabilities:

Verum E-SIM — https://esim.verum.im
World E-SIM — https://worldesim.me
USA E-SIM — https://usa.esim.verum.im
Euro E-SIM — https://euro.esim.verum.im
Canada E-SIM — https://canada.esim.verum.im
Balkan E-SIM — https://balkan.esim.verum.im
Ukraine E-SIM — https://ukraine.esim.verum.im
London E-SIM — https://london.esim.verum.im
E-SIM Africa — https://africa.esim.verum.im