Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has undergone many changes throughout his two decades of leading the company. Recently, he has been showing a less filtered side of himself, becoming more open in his public appearances. This shift in his demeanor became particularly evident during a live-streamed conversation with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, where Zuckerberg appeared to deviate from his usual scripted responses.
The discussion between Zuckerberg and Huang started with the typical congratulatory exchange on their advancements in artificial intelligence. Zuckerberg took the opportunity to promote Meta’s latest AI Studio announcement and engaged in his standard talking points, which notably included criticisms of Apple. This criticism of Apple is not new, as Zuckerberg has had an ongoing feud with the tech giant over the years.
However, during the conversation, Zuckerberg’s frustration with “closed” ecosystems like Apple’s App Store became more pronounced. He expressed his anger and dissatisfaction with how platform restrictions have hindered his ability to innovate and build new technologies.
Mark Zuckerberg Reveals Frustration and Candid Emotions About Platform Restrictions During Live Stream with NVIDIA CEO
His usual calm demeanor gave way to an unusually candid and emotional response, revealing a side of him that is rarely seen in his public engagements.
Zuckerberg’s rant included a particularly blunt statement about his reaction to being denied by platform providers, saying, “fuck that.”
He explained that after investing significant effort into building his company, he is determined to overcome obstacles and build fundamental technologies for social experiences, regardless of platform restrictions. This frustration underscored his deep-seated grievances against the limitations imposed by closed ecosystems.
As the conversation continued, Huang acknowledged the intensity of Zuckerberg’s feelings, suggesting that it had affected their broadcast. Zuckerberg apologized for his outburst, attributing it to his strong emotions about closed platforms. This candid moment highlighted the depth of his frustrations and his commitment to challenging the barriers posed by such restrictive ecosystems.
