, May 4 -- Meta has launched an experimental feature, Movie Mate. It allows theatregoers to engage in real-time conversation with the AI character M3GAN during screenings. M3GAN, a horror sci-fi blend, already blurs the line between technology and terror. Now, the viewing experience itself takes a bold new turn. Let's explore whether this move signals a thrilling innovation or an unwelcome audience distraction.

Introducing Movie Mate

Blumhouse, the production house of 'M3GAN,' partnered with Meta to pilot a new kind of theatrical tech experiment: Movie Mate. This interactive chatbot was designed not to scare but to interact with, prompting viewers to tap away on their handheld screens. As the movie progressed, users received timed trivi...