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SAN FRANCISCO, June 22 ― Facebook yesterday began rolling out its service for people seeking audio-based connections in a direct challenge to the upstart social platform Clubhouse. The “live audio rooms” will enable users of the social media giant to listen to, and sometimes participate in,...

SAN FRANCISCO, June 22 ― Facebook yesterday began rolling out its service for people seeking audio-based connections in a direct challenge to the upstart social platform Clubhouse.

The new audio features “enable you to discover, listen in on and join live conversations with public figures, experts and others about topics you're interested in,” said Fidji Simo, head of the Facebook app, in a blog post. Facebook has tapped a number of celebrities for its audio launch including rapper D Smoke, wellness guru Dr. Jess and civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson.

 

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