Overview
- Meta was granted the patent in late December after a 2023 filing that lists CTO Andrew Bosworth as the primary author, with the protection set to expire in 2043.
- The filing outlines a large language model trained on a user’s historical posts, comments, chats, likes and voice messages to mimic their style and interact on their behalf.
- The system is described as capable of responding to content, publishing updates and sending direct messages in a way that mirrors the original account holder.
- The patent envisions simulated audio and video calls using cloned voices and deepfake techniques, extending the replica beyond text interactions.
- The document says the model could operate when a user is on a long break or deceased, as Meta tells reporters it has no plans to move forward with this example and past CEO comments emphasized consent.