Meta Strengthens AI Commitment Amidst Chinese Competition
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized that the intensifying presence of Chinese competitors has reinforced the tech giant's unwavering commitment to artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions.
During the company's recent earnings call, Zuckerberg acknowledged the surge in popularity of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, and its potentially more affordable AI models. However, he asserted that Meta's conviction in its AI investments remains unshaken.
"DeepSeek's rise has only strengthened our belief that this [AI] is the right focus for us," Zuckerberg stated.
Meta reiterated its projected capital expenditure range of $60 billion to $65 billion for 2023, demonstrating its significant investment in AI. The CEO emphasized that Meta AI, the company's AI assistant, has witnessed widespread adoption and may reach 1 billion users this year.
Zuckerberg suggested that DeepSeek's innovations could potentially enhance Meta's AI capabilities, hinting at the possibility of integrating their advancements into Meta's systems.
Industry analysts have speculated that Meta could reap benefits by incorporating DeepSeek's innovations. They also believe that competition from China may spur American firms to accelerate AI development efforts.
Looking ahead, Zuckerberg expressed his optimism for 2025 as a pivotal year for shaping Meta's relationship with governments. He stressed the importance of promoting a global open source standard for AI that aligns with American interests.
"We want to build the AI system that people around the world are using," Zuckerberg concluded.