Meta's "AI superintelligence" effort sounds just like its failed "metaverse"
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Mark Zuckerberg has introduced a vision for the future revolving around 'personal AI superintelligence for everyone', signaling the inception of a transformative era. The recently established Meta Superintelligence Labs aims to enhance AI models, drawing talent from elite tech companies. Historically, Zuckerberg promised a metaverse that would redefine the Internet, even rebranding Facebook to Meta. However, after underwhelming results from that vision, skepticism arises regarding the promises attached to AI advancements, including significant financial investments to attract experts from within the field.
Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg envisions 'personal AI superintelligence for everyone', which he claims is the beginning of a new era for humanity.
The Meta Superintelligence Labs, formed with high-level acquisitions, aims to develop models at the 'frontier' of technology within a year.
Zuckerberg projected a metaverse where users could do 'almost anything', declaring it the next version of the Internet, but has shifted focus to AI superintelligence.
Reportedly, Zuckerberg is seeking top talent for AI with pay packages reaching up to $300 million over four years, although Meta has denied the figures.
Read at Ars Technica
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