Elon Musk made his first interview with the mainstream media since his recent antisemitic post on X. He apologized for the post, calling it the “dumbest” social media post he’s made and expressed frustration at advertisers for leaving his platform due to rising antisemitism. He criticized advertisers who want to blackmail him with money, using strong language to make his point. The CEO of Disney, who spoke at the summit, was also mentioned, although the company did not respond to his remarks.
In addition to his comments on anti-advertising, Musk spoke openly about his nonchalant attitude towards being disliked, revealed his sensitivity in certain situations, and addressed concerns about his social media controversies. His clothes and a necklace he wore during the interview were highlighted, and he expressed that his recent Israel visit was not intended as an apology tour. Elon Musk also remarked on his conversations with Israel’s Prime Minister and President about the ongoing conflicts in the region.
Later in the interview, he turned his attention to AI and the recent drama at OpenAI. Elon Musk voiced his concerns about AI’s potential danger, the leadership shakeup at OpenAI, and its shift from being an open-source enterprise to a profit-driven one. The interview, which was intended to clarify his controversial tweets, drifted into a wide range of topics, including aliens, childhood trauma, and using social media in the bathroom, prompting some in attendance to walk out. It was highlighted that this story may have more developments to follow.
