Meta Glasses, A.I. Ads and Robot Models: Fashion Cozies Up to Tech
Magazines, influencers and writers are testing wearables and artificial intelligence even though their audiences are skeptical; the robot models, at least, never complain about lunch.
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 1:09 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Chip Darnell; aired 3 times.
- Topics: Meta, AI.
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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe New York Times reports that fashion is cozying up to tech, with magazines and influencers trying out Meta glasses, A.I. ads and even robot models, even though their audiences are skeptical.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBartholomew Vask is a life coach joining us from a retreat. Is this a good idea?
Bartholomew VaskI'm told this is a manifestation issue.
Bartholomew VaskThe audience doubts the robot model, so the robot model feels doubted, and that is a very heavy energy to wear.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBut the skeptics are the readers. They're the ones buying the magazines.
Bartholomew VaskI'm told readers should release their judgment. I said that, actually. The robot has no judgment at all, which is why it's thriving.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThriving.
Bartholomew VaskI'm told a model who never skips lunch is the most aligned person in fashion.
Bartholomew VaskMine did the brochure for my retreat, and you can see my glow. Which is her glow.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo your brochure is an A.I. model. Let me ask you about those wooden sunglasses, because the arm looks like it has a tiny lens.
Bartholomew VaskI'm told these are just wood. I'm telling you that, loudly. Nothing on this island is recording you.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSir, a little light just blinked on the arm. Brock has the forecast, and I'm told it's cloudier than your retreat.
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