Eric Seufert on Meta's models, ads, and AI's upside for humanity
Why advertising data makes him optimistic about generative AI's future.
Deep Dive
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Key Points
- Meta's Llama models benefit from billions of real-world ad engagement signals for training.
- Ad data creates a self-reinforcing loop: better models improve ad relevance, generating more data.
- Seufert argues ad-supported AI aligns incentives with user value, not just engagement.
Why It Matters
Economic signals from ads could steer generative AI toward human-centric outcomes, challenging doomer narratives.