Elon Musk’s Ex Issues Harsh Statement on AI Threat to Children
Grimes, the musician Claire Elise Boucher and former partner of billionaire Elon Musk, expressed strong concerns about AI and its impact on children. She criticized the outsourcing of human thinking to AI technology, calling it the "biggest imminent threat."
Concerns About AI and Its Influence
Grimes highlighted the risks of AI on social media platforms, where her ex-partner Musk has integrated various AI tools. In February, Musk introduced Grok 3, claiming it to be "the smartest AI on Earth."
"I'm tired of experimenting on kids you know, smoking, MacDonalds and now we're gonna do it with this?"
This quote was directed at commentator Joshua Citarella, emphasizing her worry about children being exposed to AI without proper safeguards. X, Musk’s platform, allows users aged 13 and older to access AI features, but it currently lacks any age verification system.
Mixed Feelings Towards AI's Future
Despite her fears, Grimes also expresses a tentative hopefulness for the future of AI. She said,
"In some ways I can't wait for superintelligence - in some ways I can't wait. It's not as easy since I've had kids."
While anticipating the potential benefits of advanced AI, the mother of three remains cautious about the dangers it could pose to young people, including the possibility that AI might cause harm or even death.
Summary
Grimes warns about the dangers of AI to children, criticizing its unregulated use on platforms like X, and urges caution despite her cautious optimism for future AI advancements.
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