Meta Announces Taste Transmission Test for Facebook Users
(Meta announces Facebook will test taste transmission technology)
MENLO PARK, Calif. – Meta Platforms, Inc. revealed plans today for a groundbreaking test. Facebook will soon experiment with technology letting users share taste sensations. This trial represents a significant step beyond current digital interactions.
The company stated the feature is still in its early stages. Meta wants to see if people can actually experience tastes through their devices. The system uses special signals sent digitally. These signals trigger taste sensations on the tongue via a small receiver. Users place this receiver in their mouth.
Initial tests will involve simple tastes. Chocolate and lemon are among the flavors planned. Only a small group of users in the United States will participate first. Participants must volunteer and meet specific health requirements. Meta emphasized strict safety limits for the test.
Andrew Bosworth, Meta’s Chief Technology Officer, commented on the project. “Connecting people in deeper ways is central to our mission,” Bosworth said. “Taste adds a powerful, entirely new dimension to sharing experiences online. This could change how people enjoy food content together.”
The technology aims to work with video and messaging. Imagine watching a cooking video and tasting the dish. Or sharing the flavor of a meal directly with a friend far away. Meta sees potential applications for cooking tutorials, food reviews, and social sharing.
Privacy and safety are top priorities, Meta assured. The test will collect minimal data. This data focuses only on how the taste signals work. User reactions to the tastes will be monitored carefully. Meta will work with medical experts throughout the trial.
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The company provided no specific launch date for the test. Wider availability depends entirely on the initial results. Meta faces significant technical hurdles. Making the technology reliable and comfortable for daily use is the main challenge. Public reaction to the concept remains uncertain.