The podcast episode "Seriously, What Is 'Superintelligence'?" from WIRED's Uncanny Valley explores Meta's recent strategic shift in artificial intelligence, focusing on its investment in Scale AI and the creation of a superintelligence AI research lab. The hosts discuss Meta's efforts to compete with industry leaders like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google by aggressively acquiring talent and resources. They analyze what Meta hopes to achieve with this investment and how it positions the company in the escalating AI arms race. A central theme of the episode is the concept of "superintelligence"—what it means, how it differs from current AI capabilities, and why it is both a technical and philosophical milestone. The hosts break down the challenges and implications of developing AI systems that surpass human intelligence, raising questions about safety, ethics, and the societal impact of such advancements. The discussion provides listeners with context on the broader AI landscape and Meta's ambitions, while also demystifying the often-hyped term "superintelligence". [summary provided by Perplexity]
