Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has criticised the idea of a ‘one true AI’ and instead supports an open-source approach for developing multiple AIs tailored to specific needs. His comments come amidst Meta’s efforts to strengthen its position in the AI market, facing challenges from competitors and tech leaders’ differing views on achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI).
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg criticized unnamed AI competitors for their efforts to build what he described as a “one true AI” in a recent interview with YouTuber Kane Sutter. Referring to these initiatives as “creating God,” Zuckerberg stated that such a universal AI would be impractical due to the varied needs and interests of different people. He advocated for open-source AI, which he believes would foster the creation of multiple AIs tailored to specific requirements.
Zuckerberg’s comments come amid Meta’s attempts to strengthen its position in the AI market. The company has faced challenges, including Apple’s refusal to integrate Meta’s AI systems.
Meanwhile, other tech leaders have shared their views on artificial general intelligence (AGI). OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes AGI is approaching in the “reasonably close-ish future” and has expressed a willingness to invest heavily in its development. Google DeepMind’s Shane Legg estimates a 50 percent likelihood of achieving AGI by 2028. However, not all experts agree. Grady Booch, an IBM Fellow, remains skeptical, citing historical trends of over-optimism in the tech industry.
The future of AGI remains uncertain with varied predictions from industry leaders.
