Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has argued that AI companies have strong incentives to develop their systems safely without requiring an industry-wide slowdown.
In comments reported by Reuters on September 16, Zuckerberg said competition and potential legal liability give AI companies reasons to manage safety individually. He also said each AI laboratory has the responsibility and ability to determine an appropriate pace for developing its models.
Zuckerberg's comments come during an ongoing debate about how the technology industry should respond to potential risks from increasingly capable AI systems.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called for a slower pace of AI development, while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and xAI's Elon Musk have also expressed support for greater caution around advanced AI development.
Zuckerberg pointed to Meta's decision to delay the release of its Muse AI agent earlier in the year as an example of the company taking additional time to strengthen security.
He also said Meta's AI division uses independent evaluators in several areas and described that approach as an industry best practice.
The discussion highlights different approaches within the AI industry. Some technology leaders are calling for greater coordination and slower development, while others argue that individual companies can manage safety through testing, evaluation and internal controls.
The debate is likely to continue as AI systems become more capable and are increasingly used in consumer products, business applications and autonomous agents.
Source: Reuters, September 16, 2026.