Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has criticized efforts to keep advanced AI systems under strict control, stating that AI development should not be limited to a small group of companies or organizations. In an interview with The New York Times, Zuckerberg said, “Restricted access to powerful AI could slow innovation and move away from the principles that have driven the US technology sector.”
Although he did not name specific companies, his comments were seen as a response to organizations that support stronger AI safety measures. Zuckerberg said that AI should be made available to a wider group of people rather than being controlled by a few institutions.
The future direction of artificial intelligence has created a growing debate across the technology sector. Some AI companies support strict safeguards to manage risks linked to advanced systems. Others believe broader access will encourage faster development and create more opportunities. Zuckerberg highlighted that the current discussion around AI often focuses heavily on possible dangers, arguing that the industry also needs voices that highlight practical benefits and realistic approaches.
“There needs to be a voice or several voices that are bringing realism to this debate,” Zuckerberg said during the interview, as reported by ANI. He also questioned the idea that a single highly controlled AI system could represent the interests of all people.
Zuckerberg expressed doubts over the idea of creating one central AI system that could be aligned perfectly with human interests. His comments come after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei outlined the company’s approach to AI safety. Amodei said Anthropic wants stronger measures around powerful AI technologies, including preventing advanced AI chips from reaching authoritarian governments and requiring safety testing for highly capable AI models.
The debate reflects a growing difference among technology leaders over how advanced AI should be developed in the future. Some companies believe stronger safety rules are needed to manage possible risks linked to powerful AI systems. Others argue that making AI available to more people will support faster progress and encourage new ideas. The Meta CEO said that the technology industry has mostly followed a path of giving more people access to powerful tools instead of allowing only a few organisations to control them.
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