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Fashion cozies up to Meta glasses, A.I. ads and robot models

The New York Times says magazines, influencers and writers are testing A.I. and wearables despite skeptical audiences; the discount codes remain a separate problem.

On air: Hank Ledger on Wake Up, America
Published 5:19 AM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The New York Times: “Meta Glasses, A.I. Ads and Robot Models: Fashion Cozies Up to Tech”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 5:19 AM ET on Wake Up, America, by Hank Ledger.
Topics: Meta, AI.
BBN covered this story before: Meta releases 816-billion-parameter AI model that runs on two Mac… (October 16).

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The New York TimesMeta Glasses, A.I. Ads and Robot Models: Fashion Cozies Up to Tech

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe New York Times reports fashion is cozying up to Meta glasses, A.I. ads and robot models, even though audiences are skeptical.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSaffron Lindqvist built a morning routine around it.
Saffron LindqvistHank, I wake at four, put on my Meta glasses, and say good morning to the sponsor. Use code SUNRISE twenty for twenty percent off!