Meta is creating a research lab aimed at developing superintelligence, led by Alexandr Wang of Scale AI. Superintelligence involves systems surpassing human cognitive abilities, which remains difficult to define and measure. Researchers like Dr. Margaret Mitchell express skepticism about comparing human and machine intelligence. Despite the challenges, Meta's initiative reflects its commitment to staying competitive among tech giants, as many invest heavily in AI talent and research to advance their capabilities. The quest for superintelligence may lead to disagreements about AI's actual intelligence relative to humans.
Computers already far surpass humans in certain forms of information processing such as calculations, but this narrow superiority doesn't qualify as superintelligence under most definitions.
The new lab represents Meta's effort to remain competitive in the increasingly crowded AI race, where tech giants continue pouring billions into research and talent acquisition.
Dr. Margaret Mitchell noted that there will 'likely never be agreement on comparisons between human and machine intelligence' but expects that declarations of AI superiority will occur.
Superintelligence refers to a hypothetical AI system that would exceed human cognitive abilities—a step beyond artificial general intelligence (AGI).
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