Comedians Lament Meta's Horizon Worlds Cutbacks

Horizon Worlds, Meta's flagship virtual reality platform, has long been touted as the future of the metaverse. But as the tech giant scales back its investment in the platform, the comedians who built a thriving community there are now mourning the loss of their digital home.

For stand-up comics like Alex Petralia, Horizon Worlds provided a unique opportunity to perform and connect with audiences in a virtual setting.