By Natalia Rueda 
Elon Musk has warned of the potential “destruction of civilization” due to the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI). In a recent interview with Tucker Carlson, he discussed the dangers of AI and the need for regulatory oversight and a pause in the “out-of-control” AI race. But despite these warnings, Musk is also deeply involved in the growth of AI through his many ventures, including the rumored launch of an AI startup called TruthGPT.
Musk has been sounding the alarm about AI for years, and with the tech giants Google and Microsoft already offering AI products for general consumer use, the dangers of AI are becoming increasingly real. In his interview with Carlson, Musk noted that AI has the potential to be more dangerous than other issues such as bad aircraft design or car manufacturing because of its ability to “destroy civilization.” To address this problem, I have suggested the creation of a regulatory agency that would seek information on AI and then have rules in place to manage its use.
TruthGPT, Musk’s upcoming AI startup, is designed to be an “ultimate truth-seeking AI” that will “care about understanding the universe”. Musk hopes that the technology will be “more good than bad”. But it remains to be seen whether the technology will be used responsibly and safely.
It is clear that Musk is deeply invested in the growth of AI, while at the same time warning of its potential dangers. While it is encouraging that he is calling for regulatory oversight and a pause in the AI race, his upcoming venture suggests that he may not be ready to put the brakes on AI development just yet. As the development of AI continues, it is essential that we have measures in place to ensure its safe and responsible use.