In this article, venture capitalist and early Facebook investor Jim Breyer shared that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been reenergized by the company’s recent focus on artificial intelligence. Breyer mentioned that he has been in contact with Zuckerberg post-election and described him as “very revitalized.” Breyer, who first invested in Facebook in 2005, highlighted Zuckerberg’s original vision of connecting billions of users through the social media platform.
Zuckerberg has prioritized developing and investing in generative AI at Meta, with plans to allocate significant resources to AI infrastructure. Meta is working on the Llama family of large language models and has introduced a competitor to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Breyer expressed his belief that Meta could become a top player in AI within the next five years, emphasizing Zuckerberg’s enthusiasm for advancing AI technology.
To establish itself as an AI frontrunner, Meta has taken steps to improve relations with President Donald Trump’s administration. These efforts include adjusting moderation policies and appointing individuals like UFC CEO Dana White, a friend of Trump, to the board of directors. Zuckerberg attended Trump’s inauguration ceremony with other tech CEOs, and Meta competes with companies like Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI in the AI sector.
Breyer discussed the challenges of the ‘Stargate Project,’ emphasizing its scale and cost.
