Shafaqna English- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has argued that advanced artificial intelligence should not be controlled by a small group of governments or companies, saying wider access to the technology could help prevent excessive concentration of power while expanding its economic benefits, according to Politico.
In a lengthy essay released alongside Meta’s announcement of its new open-source AI model, Muse Spark, Zuckerberg defended the continued development of increasingly powerful AI systems amid growing concerns over safety, regulation and job losses.
He rejected the idea that AI risks can best be managed by concentrating control over the technology. Instead, he called for broader distribution of advanced AI, arguing that open access could reduce the influence of a limited number of institutions.
Zuckerberg also urged the United States and its allies to strengthen their position in open-source AI. He said American companies face regulatory restrictions, particularly concerning training data, that could give foreign AI laboratories an advantage.
His comments come as governments intensify scrutiny of AI safety following incidents involving advanced systems from Anthropic and OpenAI. Zuckerberg called for closer cooperation between technology companies and regulators to test AI models and address potential threats, including cyberattacks and bioterrorism.
He also defended the expansion of datacentres required to support AI development, describing them as investments in local economies. Meta, he said, aims to become water-positive by 2030 by restoring more water than it consumes in the areas where it operates.
Zuckerberg’s position highlights a central debate over AI governance: whether powerful AI should remain tightly controlled by a small number of institutions or become more widely available through open-source development.
Source: Politico