Mark Zuckerberg argues that artificial intelligence should empower individuals rather than being controlled by a few institutions
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, stated in a recent op-ed that artificial intelligence should be used to empower all people rather than being centralized by a few institutions. He argued that while many developers express concern over AI potentially replacing human relevance, he believes that widely distributed superintelligence will lead to more jobs and a more entrepreneurial economy. Zuckerberg noted that historical technological advances, such as flight and electricity, were driven by individuals rather than just established institutions. He emphasized that if AI power is diffused broadly, it will be easier for people to create and discover new things, driving economic growth and creating opportunities. Zuckerberg also highlighted that Meta is using large language models to speed up product development and launch new apps more quickly. He believes that by putting power in the people's hands, humanity can achieve a more positive future where individuals are more capable of shaping the future rather than less.