Mark Zuckerberg criticizes AI lockdowns in interview and WSJ op-ed

Technology Jul 29, 2026

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg isn't a fan of how some big tech companies are keeping AI tightly controlled.

In a recent interview and a Wall Street Journal op-ed, he argued that locking down AI goes against the spirit of innovation and American tech values.

He's especially vocal about wanting "individual empowerment" instead of letting just a few companies call all the shots.

Silicon Valley divided over AI openness

Silicon Valley is split: some, like Anthropic, worry open AI could be risky, while others (including Meta, Microsoft, Google, and NVIDIA) say openness sparks better ideas.

For Zuckerberg, it's all about giving people more choice and control over the tech they use.