Speaking with Kane Sutter (@Kallaway) on YouTube, Zuckerberg championed the democratisation of AI, emphasising the importance of open-source tools accessible to a broad audience.
Zuckerberg's stance diverges sharply from those of specific competitors who, in his view, harbour a misguided belief that they are "creating God" by developing a single, all-encompassing AI.
He said: "I don't think AI technology should be hoarded, nor should it be confined to a solitary company's proprietary product."
The Meta CEO drew parallels to other facets of technology and culture. Just as there isn't a single app dominating everyone's smartphone or a single content creator satisfying all tastes, Zuckerberg contends that the AI landscape should be richly diverse.
He said that "we need a multitude of AIs, "each tailored to specific interests and needs.
Meta's commitment to this philosophy is evident in its recent announcement of AI Studio software. This innovative platform empowers creators to build AI avatars to engage with users via Instagram's messaging system. These avatars, labelled "AI," promise playful interactions while avoiding confusion.
However, the interview wasn't without its subtext. Reports surfaced that Meta had sought to collaborate with Apple, aiming to integrate its AIs into Apple's operating systems.
These negotiations hit a roadblock due to concerns about Meta's privacy practices. As a result, Meta missed out on potential access to billions of iPhone users.
Meta's plan B involves expanding beyond the confines of smartphones. Zuckerberg hinted at exciting developments with the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, envisioning a convergence between their capabilities and full holographic displays.
Cost considerations also play a role. Meta's smart glasses, priced at approximately $300, offer an accessible entry point, while the Meta Quest Pro, at $1,000, caters to more advanced users.
Looking further ahead, Zuckerberg speculated that neural interfaces might give way to wristbands that decode brain signals, enabling seamless communication with AI systems.
He believes such innovations will shape the AI landscape in ways we can scarcely imagine today.