Elon Musk, the Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla, as well as the owner of Twitter, recently attended the Viva Technology conference in Paris, France. During a Twitter Spaces discussion, Musk talked about his motivation behind his new artificial intelligence venture, the relationship between China and the U.S., and the potential impact of AI on humanity.
Musk engaged in the discussion with two members of Congress, Reps. Ro Khanna and Mike Gallagher, who are involved in committees focused on AI and China. This conversation coincided with the launch of Musk’s new AI company, xAI.
Musk began by explaining the goals of xAI, stating that he aims to create an AI system that is curious and truth-seeking. He believes that a maximally curious AI will be pro-humanity because humans are inherently interesting.
Instead of explicitly programming morality into AI, Musk prefers to train it to be curious and truth-seeking. He believes that explicitly programming morality poses challenges of whose morality to program and the potential inversion of moral values.
Regarding the regulation of AI, Musk suggests that policymakers should first gain a deep understanding of the technology before implementing oversight. He also proposes the creation of an industry group or self-regulatory body similar to the Motion Picture Association to ensure responsible AI development.
China’s Role in AI
A significant portion of the discussion was dedicated to the threat of China surpassing the U.S. in AI and the potential military implications, particularly concerning the status of Taiwan. Musk shared that in his conversations with Chinese leaders, the topic of AI safety resonated, as no government wants to be overtaken by a digital superintelligence.
Musk even expressed his belief that the Chinese government would be open to collaborating on international AI regulation.
Gallagher, however, disagreed and expressed concerns that China’s AI advancements could lead to increased authoritarian control. Musk acknowledged the challenges but remained hopeful for positive relations between China and the U.S. and emphasized the need to resolve the Taiwan question.
While tensions persist, recent diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and China indicate some progress.
The Future of AI
Musk predicts that within the next five or six years, the world will witness the emergence of digital superintelligence, AI that surpasses human capabilities in various domains. He acknowledged the existential risks associated with AI but remains optimistic about its potential benefits.
Musk compared the future to a TV series, envisioning a showdown between the West and China as a season finale and the emergence of artificial general intelligence as the series finale.
Overall, Musk believes that while there are risks, it is crucial to minimize the probability of negative outcomes with AI.
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