Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled Meta's radical vision for "personalized super intelligence" – a paradigm-shifting approach to democratize artificial intelligence for billions. During an exclusive interview, the Meta CEO outlined plans to deploy unprecedented capital exceeding hundreds of billions of dollars toward building colossal computing infrastructure while engaging in an all-out war for elite AI talent.

Diverging from rivals focused on enterprise automation, Zuckerberg champions putting transformative AI directly into users' hands. "Our lab's mission is delivering personal super intelligence to everyone worldwide," he asserted, framing this as Meta's unique contribution to the technological landscape. The strategy hinges on two colossal pillars: monumental infrastructure investments and hyper-selective recruitment of top researchers.

Meta is currently constructing multiple gigawatt-scale computing clusters, with its Hyperion project slated to expand to 5 gigawatts within years. Zuckerberg emphasized the staggering physical scale, noting Hyperion's footprint rivals substantial portions of Manhattan. "That thing is massive," he remarked about the infrastructure requiring hurricane-proof tents for rapid deployment. This self-funded construction spree leverages Meta's formidable cash flow – a distinct advantage over competitors needing external financing.

The talent acquisition strategy mirrors this aggressive scale. Zuckerberg confirmed fierce competition for approximately 50-70 premier researchers, declaring: "If you're spending hundreds of billions on computation and building multi-gigawatt clusters, it's absolutely worth competing intensely and doing whatever it takes to recruit them." He dismissed precise figures in compensation reports but acknowledged premium pricing for specialists who prioritize maximum GPU access over team size. "People say they want minimal direct reports and maximal GPUs," Zuckerberg observed, highlighting compute-per-researcher density as Meta's strategic edge.

Central to Zuckerberg's vision is AI's integration into daily human experiences rather than purely economic functions. While recognizing automation's potential, he stressed Meta's focus on relationships, creativity, and entertainment. "What people care about in their own lives often involves relatively simple things," he explained, positioning AI glasses as the ultimate interface. These devices, capable of observing environments and proactively managing tasks, could become cognitive necessities: "Without them, you'd essentially be at a disadvantage."

Regarding superintelligence timelines, Zuckerberg adopted an aggressive posture despite industry debates. "Nobody knows if it's three, five, or seven years away," he conceded. "But we're acting as if it will arrive within two to three years." This conviction underpins Meta's massive resource allocation, blending cutting-edge infrastructure with what Zuckerberg termed a "clean slate" opportunity for researchers to pioneer foundational technologies from the ground up.