Who is Mark Zuckerberg?

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Discover who Mark Zuckerberg is, the co-founder and CEO of Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook), a major figure in social media's evolution and influence. #MarkZuckerberg #Facebook #SocialMedia #TechEntrepreneur #Innovation

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00:00Who is Mark Zuckerberg? Mark Zuckerberg is an American computer programmer,

00:06internet entrepreneur, and philanthropist, best known for co-founding Facebook,

00:11the world's largest social media platform. Born on May 14, 1984, in White Plains, New,

00:20York Zuckerberg launched Facebook in 2004 while attending Harvard University.

00:25What began as a social networking site exclusively for college students

00:29quickly expanded, and Facebook became the cornerstone of the social media revolution.

00:35Under Zuckerberg's leadership, Facebook acquired other companies, including Instagram and WhatsApp,

00:42further expanding its reach and influence. As CEO of Meta Platforms, formerly Facebook,

00:50Zuckerberg has overseen the growth of the company, which has become a global powerhouse in social media,

00:56digital advertising, and virtual reality. Facebook has played a major role in shaping how people

01:03interact, communicate, and consume information worldwide. Zuckerberg's vision for the future

01:10of technology includes the development of the metaverse, a virtual reality space where users

01:15can interact with digital environments and each other in new ways. This ambitious project aims to

01:22redefine the digital experience and position Zuckerberg as a key player in the future of the internet.

01:28Beyond his work in technology, Mark Zuckerberg is known for his philanthropic efforts,

01:34particularly through the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative, which he founded with his wife, Priscilla Chan.

01:40The initiative focuses on advancing education,

01:44healthcare, and scientific research,

01:46with the goal of improving the world for future generations.

01:51Zuckerberg has pledged to give away the majority of his wealth during his lifetime,

01:56committing to the betterment of society through his philanthropic endeavors.

02:00His impact on the tech industry, and his efforts to influence social good,

02:05have made him one of the most influential figures in modern technology.

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