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Zuckerberg signals Meta won't open source all of its 'superintelligence' AI models | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 1d ago

Zuckerberg signals Meta won't open source all of its 'superintelligence' AI models | TechCrunch

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg discussed the company's vision for "personal superintelligence," emphasizing its potential benefits while acknowledging the associated safety concerns. Meta aims to continue releasing open-source AI models but may opt for closed models if necessary for safety. Despite traditionally supporting open models, Meta's recent investments suggest a shift towards creating advanced, closed-source AI. This strategy aligns with delivering "personal superintelligence" through Meta products like AR and VR devices, while still maintaining some open-source commitments.

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Meta reportedly recruits Apple's head of AI models | TechCrunch

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Meta reportedly recruits Apple's head of AI models | TechCrunch

Ruoming Pang, Apple's head of AI models, is reportedly leaving for Meta to join its AI superintelligence unit. Pang led Apple's AI foundation models for on-device features, which have lagged behind competitors like OpenAI and Meta. His move signals potential instability in Apple's AI team, as his expertise in small, on-device AI models could benefit Meta. This follows Meta's trend of recruiting top AI talent from rivals like Google DeepMind and OpenAI.

Meta Hires ChatGPT Co-Creator Shengjia Zhao

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Meta Hires ChatGPT Co-Creator Shengjia Zhao

Meta has appointed Shengjia Zhao, co-creator of ChatGPT, as the chief scientist for Meta Superintelligence Labs, as announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The lab aims to push advancements in AI, supported by a $14 billion investment in Scale AI. Zhao, alongside former Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang, will lead initiatives to develop "full general intelligence" and open-source AI models. This move highlights Meta's strategic focus on AI development and intensifies the competition for AI expertise in the industry.

Here Is Everyone Mark Zuckerberg Has Hired So Far for Meta’s ‘Superintelligence’ Team

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Here Is Everyone Mark Zuckerberg Has Hired So Far for Meta’s ‘Superintelligence’ Team

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has formed a new superintelligence team, recruiting top talent from rivals like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. The team, called Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL), will focus on developing new AI models. Zuckerberg appointed Alexandr Wang as the chief AI officer to lead the initiative alongside Nat Friedman. The memo announcing these changes listed several high-profile AI experts joining the team, highlighting Meta's strong investment in AI advancements.

Meta built its AI reputation on openness -- that may be changing | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 17d ago

Meta built its AI reputation on openness -- that may be changing | TechCrunch

Meta is reportedly considering shifting from open source AI models to closed models, while still maintaining a mix of both. The move could alter the company's current AI strategy, where openness was a noted differentiator. Despite internal discussions, CEO Mark Zuckerberg's final decision is pending. The change could impact AI dynamics, as Meta navigates the financial pressures of AI advancement. It would also challenge the open source momentum largely influenced by Meta's previous initiatives.

Ilya Sutskever will lead Safe Superintelligence following his CEO's exit | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 28d ago

Ilya Sutskever will lead Safe Superintelligence following his CEO's exit | TechCrunch

OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever takes over as CEO of Safe Superintelligence after co-founder Daniel Gross leaves. Co-founder Daniel Levy will be the new president. Despite acquisition interest from Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, Sutskever is committed to developing safe superintelligence technology. Gross's departure has raised questions, with speculation about him joining Meta. Safe Superintelligence focuses solely on creating secure AI. Sutskever faces challenges in his new role, including securing capital and talent.

Zuckerberg’s AGI remarks follow trend of downplaying AI dangers

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Arstechnica · 1y ago

Zuckerberg’s AGI remarks follow trend of downplaying AI dangers

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company is working on developing "general intelligence" for AI assistants and plans to open source it responsibly. This move involves bringing together Meta's research groups FAIR and GenAI. While Zuckerberg did not explicitly mention "artificial general intelligence" (AGI), the announcement suggests a focus on that direction. However, Zuckerberg downplayed the immediate threat of AGI and emphasized the gradual development of intelligence over time. This contrasts with the previous hype surrounding AGI. The announcement also mentioned the training of Llama 3 and the massive GPU capacity that Meta is amassing for AI models.

Elon Musk takes another swing at OpenAI, makes xAI's Grok chatbot open-source

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Elon Musk takes another swing at OpenAI, makes xAI's Grok chatbot open-source

Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, will open-source its ChatGPT challenger, Grok, this week. This comes shortly after Musk sued OpenAI for diverging from its original mission and embracing a for-profit model. The move aligns xAI with other firms like Meta and Mistral, who have open-sourced their AI models. However, concerns have been raised about the potential misuse of open-source AI models for nefarious purposes. Musk has previously advocated for a third-party referee to oversee AI development and raised the idea of open-source AI.

In pursuit of godlike technology, Mark Zuckerberg amps up the AI race - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

In pursuit of godlike technology, Mark Zuckerberg amps up the AI race - The Economic Times

In April, Meta's AI efforts, led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, hit a setback as their new model underperformed. Zuckerberg quickly shifted strategies by demoting leaders, investing $14.3 billion in Scale AI, and intensifying recruitment, offering substantial deals to talent from rivals like OpenAI. Meta expanded its AI team, focusing on superintelligence to compete with leaders like Google and OpenAI. Despite challenges, Meta remains committed, aggressively pursuing advancements in the AI landscape.

Meta prioritizes open-source play, native Hindi support to rival OpenAI, Google

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Meta prioritizes open-source play, native Hindi support to rival OpenAI, Google

Meta has announced the release of its new generation of Llama 3.1 foundational AI models, emphasizing its focus on expanding localized use cases and promoting open-source development. The company aims to rival OpenAI's generative pre-trained transformer (GPT) AI models, positioning itself as an open-source alternative. Meta's vice-president of product, Ragavan Srinivasan, highlighted the benefits of an open-source approach, stating that it allows enterprises to develop AI applications based on their own terms. The inclusion of local language support in the models further enhances their appeal for companies building Indianized generative AI applications.

Zuckerberg disses closed-source AI competitors as trying to 'create God'

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Zuckerberg disses closed-source AI competitors as trying to 'create God'

In a recent interview, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared his vision for the future of AI, stating that he doesn't believe in the concept of a singular, all-encompassing AI. Instead, he emphasized the value of open source and the need for multiple AI tools to cater to different interests and preferences. Zuckerberg criticized closed AI platforms, asserting that the best experiences come from unlocking the potential of various individuals and allowing them to explore different approaches. He also discussed Meta's plans for AI avatars on Instagram and the development of display-less smart glasses.

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