Meta Opens Secret AI Lab for Superintelligent Systems
san francisco, dinsdag, 10 juni 2025.
Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is establishing a secret research lab focused on developing superintelligent AI. According to The New York Times, Meta aims to create a computer system smarter than humans, a goal akin to science fiction. This new lab underscores Meta’s ambition to stay at the forefront of artificial intelligence.
Meta’s Ambition in the AI World
Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is setting up a secret research lab aimed at developing superintelligent AI. According to The New York Times, Meta seeks to create a computer system smarter than humans, a goal comparable to science fiction. This new lab highlights Meta’s ambition to remain at the forefront of artificial intelligence [1].
The Goal of the Secret Lab
The aim of the new research lab is to develop a computer system that is smarter than the human brain. This would represent a revolution in the technological world and could offer possibilities previously found only in science fiction. Science journalist Martijn Peters describes it as a system akin to science fiction [1].
Investments in AI
In addition to setting up the secret lab, Meta is also making significant investments in AI. According to PYMNTS, the company is in talks about investing more than 10 billion dollars in the AI startup Scale AI. This investment would be Meta’s largest ever in AI and would aid in achieving their goals regarding superintelligent systems [3].
Mark Zuckerberg’s Team
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, is frustrated with Meta’s shortcomings in the AI field. He is currently assembling a team of experts to achieve artificial general intelligence (AGI). This team, internally known as the superintelligence group, is being recruited from a pool of AI researchers and engineers who have been visiting him at his homes in Lake Tahoe and Palo Alto in recent weeks [4].
Impact on Meta’s Products
If Meta succeeds in achieving AGI, it could integrate this capability into its range of products. This would not only include social media and communication platforms but also a broad spectrum of AI tools, such as the Meta chatbot and AI-integrated Ray-Ban glasses. This integration would enable Meta to enhance its competitive edge and open new markets [4].
Ethical Considerations
The development of superintelligent AI also brings significant ethical considerations. Questions about privacy, security, and the impact on the job market are high on the agenda. It is crucial that Meta takes these issues seriously and is transparent about its methods and objectives [2][3][4].