California, United States (Enmaeya News) — Meta is ramping up its efforts to develop what it calls superintelligent artificial intelligence, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressing confidence that the technology is within reach thanks to recent advancements in the company’s AI systems, according to a report by The Guardian.
These remarks came alongside Meta’s quarterly earnings report aimed at investors. Zuckerberg sent an internal memo to employees outlining his ambitions for superintelligent AI technologies, the report said.
Although Zuckerberg’s message did not clarify what he specifically means by “superintelligent AI,” it noted that the technology raises new security concerns beyond those of traditional AI. As a result, Meta plans to be cautious and strict in releasing open-source AI models to address these concerns, the report added.
Zuckerberg described Meta’s AI division as taking a different approach from other AI companies. Meta aims to create a personal superintelligent AI that anyone can use.
This contrasts with other companies, which focus on building superintelligent AI to boost worker productivity and advance automation to new levels, according to the report.
Zuckerberg also posted a video on his Instagram account discussing the company’s AI efforts, saying Meta seeks to make superintelligent AI more personal rather than purely functional, helping users achieve personal goals.
He compared the impact of superintelligent AI technologies to the Industrial Revolution, which transformed the majority of the world’s population from farmers to various other jobs and sectors. He added that he wants this technology to work through smart glasses and other devices people interact with daily.
“The remainder of this decade will be a defining phase in deciding the path of this technology—whether superintelligent AI becomes a tool to enhance personal capabilities or one that replaces large parts of society,” Zuckerberg said, according to The Guardian.
The report also noted that Meta’s spending on developing superintelligent AI increased by 12% over last year, with expectations to spend more than $114 billion in 2025 and further increases in the following year.
Meta’s third-quarter earnings grew 22% year-over-year, with revenues of $47.52 billion. The company’s stock price rose 10% to $7.14, according to a separate CNBC report.
On another front, Meta’s Reality Labs division, responsible for virtual and augmented reality technologies, posted losses of $4.53 billion against $370 million in sales, CNBC reported.
