In a conversation with Bloomberg Originals show host, Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed his plans for leading Meta.

Zuckerberg’s Plan for Meta

Zuckerberg noted that he aims to reduce the company’s dependency on competitors and mobile platforms that impose restrictions and fees. 

“It’s somewhat soul-crushing to go build something that you think is going to be good and then just get told by Apple that you can’t ship it because they want to put us in a box because they view us as competitive,” Zuckerberg explained. 

Therefore, he plans to develop and manage future platforms and projects without relying on external companies. “I want us to build and have more control over the next set of platforms,” Zuckerberg said. “So we’re making these big investments to control our own destiny.”

In recent years, Zuckerberg has redirected Meta’s focus towards developing AI technologies. For instance, the company recently rolled out AI Studio which allows Instagram users to create personalized chatbots, and introduced the Meta Quest 3 VR headset last year to rival Apple’s Vision Pro.  

Also, a key part of Meta’s AI strategy involves the open-source release of Meta’s large language model, Llama which mirrors Google’s successful approach with Android, where open access facilitated widespread adoption. 

Therefore, with free access to Llama, Meta aims to enable developers and startups to build new applications.

However, Zuckerberg acknowledges the risks involved in investing heavily in AI technologies. Despite these concerns, he remains dedicated to positioning Meta as a key player in what he sees as the next significant tech wave.

“There’s a meaningful chance that a lot of the companies are overbuilding now,” he says. “But on the flip side, I actually think all the companies that are investing are making a rational decision, because the downside of being behind is that you’re out of position for, like, the most important technology for the next 10 to 15 years.”