Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly building an AI clone to replace him in meetings | The Verge

TechAINewsMark Zuckerberg is reportedly building an AI clone to replace him in meetingsThe AI version of Zuckerberg is trained on his mannerisms, tone, and public statements, according to a report from the Financial Times.The AI version of Zuckerberg is trained on his mannerisms, tone, and public statements, according to a report from the Financial Times.by Emma RothApr 13, 2026, 1:40 PM UTCLinkShareGiftImage: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty ImagesEmma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO.Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg could soon have an AI clone of himself to interact with and provide feedback to employees, according to a report from the Financial Times. Sources tell the outlet that Meta is training the AI avatar on Zuckerberg’s image and voice, along with his mannerisms, tone, and public statements, “so that employees might feel more connected to the founder through interactions with it.”Meta may start allowing creators to make AI avatars of themselves if the experiment with Zuckerberg succeeds, according to the Financial Times. In 2024, Meta showed off a live demo of what an AI persona of a creator might look like. It also started allowing creators to make AI versions of themselves to interact with followers’ comments on Instagram. Users on Meta can create custom, AI-generated chatbots as well, though the company began blocking teens from the experience earlier ...