Meta has hired Daniel Gross, previously CEO and co-founder of Safe Superintelligence Inc. (SSI), to join its new AI superintelligence lab. This move is part of Meta's broader strategy to consolidate its AI efforts and attract leading experts in the field. The new division, Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL), is led by Alexandr Wang, former CEO of Scale AI, and Nat Friedman, former CEO of GitHub.
Meta's commitment to AI development is underscored by its significant investment in Scale AI and aggressive recruitment of AI researchers from rival firms like OpenAI and Google DeepMind. The company aims to accelerate the development of machines surpassing human intelligence and generate new revenue streams through AI applications. Meta is offering substantial compensation packages to lure top talent, including bonuses reaching up to $100 million.
The superintelligence lab aims to accelerate AGI development and regain dominance in the AI space. Meta's strategic shift towards applied AGI includes commercial outcomes such as AI-powered apps, video ad generators, and wearable smart tech.
