Zuckerberg sorry for Puerto Rico FB 'tour'

Mark Zuckerberg's decision show hurricane-devastated Puerto Rico in a virtual tour has sparked criticism.

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Mark Zuckerberg has apologised for a virtual reality tour of Puerto Rico on Facebook. (AAP)

Mark Zuckerberg has apologised for showcasing Facebook's virtual reality capability with a tour of hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico.

The Facebook founder and another executive discussed the platform's virtual reality project through avatars in a video recorded live on Monday.

The video begins with the avatars pictured on the roof of Facebook's Mountain View, California, headquarters before heading to Puerto Rico by using a 360-degree video recorded by National Public Radio as a backdrop.

Zuckerberg later responded to critics, writing that his goal of showing "how VR can raise awareness and help us see what's happening in different parts of the world" wasn't clear. He says he's sorry to anyone who was offended.

Facebook is also working to restore internet connectivity on the island and has donated money to the relief effort.


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Published 12 October 2017 9:36am
Source: AAP


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