An alleged package bomb with criticism of Mark Zuckerberg would have exploded in a US university. [Actualizado]

Update (09/14/2022 – 17:59): New details have emerged from the episode, which cast doubt on the circumstances of the event. The most recent data published by CNN They mention that the bomb experts would not have found traces of explosives or a detonation mechanism. Police sources also indicate that, when the employee opened the container, the depressurization of the container would have had “the force of an explosion”. References to a note criticizing Mark Zuckerberg are still valid.

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A confusing episode was experienced on Tuesday night in Boston, when an explosive was detonated at Northeastern University. As reported CNN, the package included a note criticizing Mark Zuckerbergfounder and CEO of Meta, and the relationship between virtual reality developers and academic institutions.

The explosive element was sent to the virtual reality center of the aforementioned university, and reached the hands of a local employee. When you open it, the device exploded and caused minor injuries to his hands. Fortunately, the event did not go too far but it caused a lot of concern and the involvement of US security agencies.

The content of the note was not disclosed publicly, beyond commenting on the criticism of Mark Zuckerberg. What it did indicate CNN is that, according to the authorities, its content was “incoherent”. It was in a hard plastic container that detonated when the victim lifted the lid to check what was inside.

On the other hand, NPR reported that the presence of a second suspicious package the police were notified during the afternoon-night yesterday. However, this one was found near the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, just outside the Northeastern University campus. The bomb squad of the American city was in charge of its neutralization, according to what was indicated.

Beyond the shock and the presence of the Boston Police and the FBI, the university campus today reopened normally. Yesterday night, hours after the explosion of the package bomb was registered, the police forces that work inside the University confirmed that the situation was already under control. As for Mark Zuckerberg, the businessman has not referred to the subject publicly, nor on his Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Complaints against Mark Zuckerberg and virtual reality in a package bomb sent to a university

For now, it is unknown if the complaints against Mark Zuckerberg specifically pointed to a relationship between the businessman – or his companies – with Northeastern University. Or if whoever conceived the act did so simply knowing that the university in question has a link to virtual reality developments, which today is the main point of interest in Meta from the hand of the metaverse.

Let’s remember that the company formerly known as Facebook intends to develop a life in virtuality, giving massiveness to a concept that has become a recurring part of today’s technology. However, the bet is not coming cheap for Menlo Park. Reality Labs, the division of Meta dedicated to virtual reality, accumulates losses for more than 20,000 million dollars since 2020.

This has led to questions within the company itself in relation to Mark Zuckerberg’s abrupt change in strategy, in favor of the metaverse.

Little else is known about last night’s event in Boston. In an official statement, the main directors of Northeastern University ensured campus security. “Incidents like the one that took place on our Boston campus last night can create or increase anxiety for many of us. We would like to underscore what was communicated to our community last night: multiple law enforcement agencies have determined the campus to be safe.” and is protected. Classes, research and all other campus activities have resumed today.”