In a recent statement, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has sought to allay concerns regarding the potential existential risks posed by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI).
Despite acknowledging significant progress in AI technology, Zuckerberg maintains that current AI models, including Meta's latest innovation, Llama 3, do not present existential threats to humanity.
The announcement comes hot on the heels of Meta's latest Llama 3 revelation, the latest iteration of its AI chatbot, which boasts enhanced performance and reasoning capabilities.
Speaking in a private conversation with The Verge, Zuckerberg pointed out the remarkable achievements of Llama 3, emphasizing its potential to enhance Meta's AI assistant, Meta AI, across various platforms, including Instagram.
While Zuckerberg is quick to temper any apprehensions about the implications of AI advancements, he assures the public that despite the strides made in AI development, current models have not attained a level of sophistication that warrants existential concerns.
This stance aligns with Meta's commitment to transparency, with Zuckerberg considering the possibility of releasing Llama as open-source for public and research use.
Nevertheless, Zuckerberg acknowledges the importance of exercising caution, particularly in the realm of multimodal AI applications, such as image generation. Such technologies, he suggests, could have significant implications, particularly in sensitive contexts like elections.
The reassurance from Zuckerberg comes amidst renewed speculation surrounding the rivalry between him and Tesla chief Elon Musk.
Musk's recent response to a user on social media platform X has reignited talk of a potential showdown between the two tech titans.
In a tweet, Musk expressed his readiness to "fight Zuck anywhere, anytime with any rules".
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