Elon Musk Warns of AI Dangers, Plans 'TruthGPT' Rival
Elon Musk, the tech mogul, has expressed grave concerns about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI), warning of 'civilizational destruction'. He has called for a pause in developing advanced AI systems and criticized other tech giants' approaches to AI safety. Meanwhile, Musk has been actively involved in AI development, recently registering a firm named X.AI Corp and planning to launch 'TruthGPT', an AI platform to rival Microsoft and Google's offerings.
Musk's warnings about AI's potential to manipulate public opinions and cause harm have been echoed by other experts. He has accused Larry Page, co-founder of Google, of not taking AI safety seriously enough. In response to these concerns, Musk and other AI experts have proposed a six-month pause in developing advanced AI systems to allow for better understanding and regulation of the technology.
Musk's involvement in AI development is clear. He registered X.AI Corp in Nevada, with himself as the sole director. Additionally, he has been poaching AI researchers from Google to launch a startup rivaling OpenAI. Musk has also met with former U.S. President Barack Obama to discuss AI regulation, indicating his interest in shaping the future of AI policy.
In a recent development, Musk announced his plans to launch 'TruthGPT', an AI that aims to understand the universe and, crucially, is unlikely to annihilate humans. This announcement comes after Musk criticized Microsoft-backed OpenAI for 'training the AI to lie' and becoming a 'closed source', 'for-profit' organization. Musk valued Twitter, which he bought for $44 billion, at 'less than half' of the acquisition price, suggesting a shift in his focus towards AI development.
Elon Musk's warnings about AI's potential dangers have sparked important conversations about AI safety and regulation. His involvement in AI development, through X.AI Corp and the planned launch of 'TruthGPT', signals his commitment to shaping the future of AI. As AI continues to advance, Musk's calls for a pause in development and his discussions with former President Obama highlight the need for careful consideration and policy-making in this critical area.
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