Researchers Are Already Leaving Meta’s New Superintelligence Lab

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has launched a new superintelligence lab to develop advanced artificial intelligence. However, the ambitious project has already faced setbacks, as WIRED has confirmed that three recent hires have resigned from the lab. The lab, led by Jaan Tallinn, a co-founder of Skype, was part of CEO Mark Zuckerberg's effort to attract top AI researchers to the company. Despite the initial recruitment drive, the article reports that the three researchers have decided to leave the lab, citing concerns about the direction and priorities of the project. The article does not provide specific details on the reasons for the departures, but it suggests that the challenges faced by the lab may be indicative of the broader difficulties in developing safe and ethical superintelligent AI systems. The news highlights the complexities and risks involved in the pursuit of advanced AI technology, and the importance of addressing these issues carefully and transparently.