Zuckerberg calls for open AI as Meta unveils model for personal computers

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has called for lower barriers to open source AI on Monday, while unveiling a new model that can operate on personal computers. This announcement arrives amid discussions in the United States about restricting access to this technology and local opposition to data centers that support it. In a detailed essay on Meta's website, Zuckerberg emphasized the need to remain competitive against countries like China.

Zuckerberg demonstrated his company's latest AI model by releasing its weights on Instagram, allowing anyone to download and use it. Weights are the calculations that dictate how an AI system functions. He also announced the release of a new class of open source models specifically designed to run on laptops.

Zuckerberg argued against centralizing superintelligence, stating that the technology should be distributed widely and given to individuals to control. He criticized other labs for focusing on creating AI for companies, governments, or other institutions, fearing this would give institutions an advantage over individuals.

In response to recent restrictions on advanced AI models, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order in June aimed at conducting a voluntary federal review of national security risks associated with these models before their release. Zuckerberg stated that he does not believe restricting foreign open source models is an effective solution, emphasizing that the goal should be for American open source models to be the best globally.

Facing opposition to data center development in the U.S., Zuckerberg highlighted Meta's commitment to supporting local communities by launching a $1 billion fund to directly assist these areas. The company expects to spend up to $145 billion on data centers and chips this year, nearly doubling its 2025 expenditure.