We are seeing a new side of Mark Zuckerberg, or we can call it Zuckerberg 2.0. Once known as the grey t-shirt guy and a favorite target of internet trolls, Zuckerberg has undergone a significant change over the past few years, and is now seen as a more relatable and friendly personality. He is now showing more of his different side, bringing his private world to his followers. Whether it is practicing jiu-jitsu, raising some of the most expensive cattle in the world, or surfing with an American flag in one hand and a can of beer in the other. But for him these activities are not just hobbies, but also activities that allow the tech billionaire to unwind and refresh for the next workday.

In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Zuckerberg revealed that lately, he’s been enjoying a lot of activities in his spare time, including herding cattle, practicing jiu-jitsu, and wakesurfing. However, he says that these hobbies are more than just recreational activities for him. These activities help him recharge and live a balanced life. “Surfing is fun. Fighting is fun. Building things is really fun,” the Meta boss told Bloomberg. “So I guess that’s what I do. I mean, the other things are—I think they keep you balanced.”

While Zuckerberg is sharing glimpses of his rich billionaire life and informing personal transformation, he is also pushing Meta to make significant changes to its business strategy.
Once just a social media app, Meta is now a strong competitor in the world of artificial intelligence, investing heavily in advanced technologies.

In his interview, Zuckerberg acknowledged that Meta’s pivot toward the metaverse—following the company’s rebranding from Facebook to Meta in 2021—has had mixed results. However, amid all the changes, he is now fully focused on Meta’s AI initiatives, including the open-source Large Language Model, Llama. Unlike some competitors that keep their AI technology proprietary, Meta is offering Llama for free, allowing other developers to work on it.

Although Meta is facing criticism for its high investments in AI, Zuckerberg believes these risks are worth taking to help Meta stay competitive in next-generation technology and relevant in the industry for the next decade or more. “There is a meaningful possibility that a lot of companies are building too much now,” he said. “But on the other hand, I actually think all the companies that are investing are making rational decisions because the downside of falling behind is that you are out of position for the most important technology for the next 10 to 15 years.”