Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg argues that distributing superintelligence widely will create more jobs and entrepreneurship, challenging the AI risk narrative. His op-ed pushes back against industry doomsaying. The stock was flat.
Mark Zuckerberg sees a different future for artificial intelligence than many of his peers. The Meta CEO published an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday arguing that superintelligence should be distributed broadly, not concentrated in a few institutions. He predicted that approach would create more jobs and entrepreneurship, not fewer.
Zuckerberg pushed back against what he called the doom-filled rhetoric of other AI developers. “I don't understand why anyone who believes that AI will eliminate most jobs and much of humanity's relevance would rush to build that future,” he wrote.
He argued that concentrating AI power is itself dangerous. “Historically, hoping that an absolute power will benevolently provide for humanity if sufficiently enlightened hasn't led to safe or positive outcomes,” Zuckerberg explained.
The CEO acknowledged a balance between using AI for automation and using it as a tool that empowers innovation and enables people to expand skills and launch businesses. If the balance leans toward automation, he said, it could hurt jobs and the economy. “But if superintelligence is widely distributed, then I believe we will see more jobs in the future, not fewer. It will be significantly easier to start businesses without raising large amounts of capital.”
Zuckerberg predicted the economy would become more entrepreneurial, with more people working at small businesses rather than large companies. He pointed to historical technological advances – flight, electricity, personal computing – that were advanced by individuals without deep ties to institutions. “Putting power in people's hands to pursue their own aspirations is how humanity has made the most progress,” he wrote.
Zuckerberg said the development of superintelligence “will be the most profound technological advance we will see in our lifetimes.” He added that Meta is committed to building with principles of individual empowerment, invention and balance of power. “If these values lead the way, then I am optimistic that we can build a positive future for everyone,” he wrote.
Meta's META stock page was little changed on the day, trading near $593. The company carries an Alpha Score of 63, reflecting moderate sentiment. The stock has been range-bound as investors weigh the costs of AI infrastructure against the potential revenue from new products.
Zuckerberg's vision positions Meta as an advocate for open access to AI, a stance that contrasts with rivals like OpenAI and Google, which have emphasized safety risks and slower release cycles. The debate over distribution is likely to shape regulatory discussions in Washington and Brussels, where lawmakers are grappling with how to govern powerful models. Zuckerberg's argument – that broader access will spur innovation and job creation – gives ammunition to those who favor lighter regulation. Whether that view wins out depends on the next wave of AI capabilities and the public's tolerance for risk.
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