New Delhi, February 19 Realizing the full potential of AI depends on getting the policies right, as well as investment, Meta's Chief AI Officer, Alexandr Wang, said on Thursday, as he called for bold national strategies and deep public-private collaboration to unlock its full potential.
Addressing the AI Impact Summit in the national capital, Wang emphasized the need for the government and industry to work together to deliver the four building blocks of artificial intelligence—talent, energy, data, and computing—and to design and deploy AI that works for citizens and economies.
He advocated for policies that encourage innovation, "not patchwork regulations that make it harder."
"I don't want these amazing technologies to be one-size-fits-all. I want them to serve your needs, designed for the challenges and opportunities that are unique to India, to societies across the Global South, and all over the world," Wang said.
AI must work for individuals regardless of their geography, language, or culture, he said.
"This will only be possible if the public and private sectors are on the same side. We need to be partners, working together in this period of openness and collaboration, with a shared sense of ambition," he said.
Outlining Meta's long-term vision, Wang described the concept of "personal super intelligence"—AI systems deeply personalized for individual users.
"Our vision is personal super intelligence, AI that knows you, your goals, your interests, and helps you with whatever you're focused on doing," he said.
Wang painted a picture of AI assistants that can help individuals manage busy lives by creating customized health plans covering diet, exercise, and sleep, tracking progress on personal or professional projects, coordinating events, arranging invitations, and offering timely reminders.
Such systems, he said, could also enable users to pursue hobbies like fishing or painting, plan travel, and become more engaged members of their communities by freeing up time and mental bandwidth.
"For example, if you want to be healthier, your personal AI can help you create a personalized health plan covering diet, exercise, and sleep, as well as your daily routine. Or, if you have a project you want to complete, like organizing an event, you can track your progress, reach out to venues, arrange invitations, and receive reminders. And more. If you'd like to go fishing or paint, or travel more, it can help you do these things. I mean, it can give you advice when you need it, and/or help you be a better friend or member of your community," Wang said.
