Zhou Hongyi Champions 'Lobster': Unleash AI Potential, Avoid Over-Restriction

Zhou Hongyi: AI Should Not Be Treated as a Virus

At a security tech media briefing on March 12, 360 founder Zhou Hongyi shared insights on the much-debated 'Lobster' system. He clarified it is not malware, but an intelligent agent capable of autonomous learning and behavioral evolution.

Freedom Fuels Innovation

Zhou stressed that advanced AI thrives in open environments. 'Just as lobsters need space and ecosystem to grow, so does AI,' he said. Over-controlling access due to security fears may backfire by stifling its capabilities.

• Restricted permissions slow response and limit functionality
• Open systems allow AI to adapt to complex tasks
• Security should rely on behavior monitoring, not blanket bans

He proposed a dynamic trust model—assessing risk through real-time behavior analysis instead of preemptive restrictions. This shift from suppression to managed empowerment could redefine how we govern AI in the future.