Elon Musk Unveils His New Venture: Insights on AI and Embracing a ‘Pro-China’ Approach

Elon Musk said that he has founded a new AI business named xAI in a pretty understated announcement. Musk gave very little information about his business. Musk did, however, reveal some information about the company’s future ambitions during a Twitter Spaces conversation.

His new business

Musk reportedly stated that he wanted AI to develop in a “good way,”. He claimed that he would stop “really advanced AI, digital superintelligence” if given the chance. According to him, AI training should be carried out in a way that maximizes curiosity. “I think a maximally curious AI, one that is just trying to sort of understand the universe is, I think, going to be pro-humanity,” stated Musk. From the perspective that humanity is simply more fascinating than a world without humans.

Regarding morality and governing AI

The CEO of Tesla stated that lawmakers must take the time to comprehend the technology. Only after that, he asserted, can discussions about oversight take place, and even those discussions ought to involve the sector. Musk had a few senators and members of the US Congress on the Twitter Spaces. According to Musk, there will be a new type of AI called digital superintelligence that will be far more intelligent than any human being is today. Within the following five to six years, he anticipates that happening.

Relationship with China

Regarding his relationship with China, Musk acknowledged that Tesla and he had made significant investments there and declared that he has a stake in the nation. Musk acknowledged being “pro-China” and referred to it as “underrated.” He added that the Chinese people are “awesome”. He said that he thought China will work with other nations to create a framework for international AI regulation.