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Elon Musk warns of ‘woke mind virus’ in AI, says it is an existential threat to humanity

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

Elon Musk warns of ‘woke mind virus’ in AI, says it is an existential threat to humanity

Elon Musk has warned that AI systems are being programmed with a "woke mind virus," posing an existential threat to humanity. The term refers to heightened awareness of social issues like racism and sexism, which critics claim have evolved into a "mind virus." Musk highlights this by noting AI systems prioritize avoiding misgendering over preventing global conflict. He argues the phenomenon fosters divisive identity politics, potentially leading AI to extreme solutions, and likens it to a mental civil war.

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Elon Musk's transgender daughter disowns him, says he is 'desperate for attention, validation'

Money Control

Money Control · 11m ago

Elon Musk's transgender daughter disowns him, says he is 'desperate for attention, validation'

Vivian Jenna Wilson, transgender daughter of Elon Musk, has publicly disowned her father after his recent controversial statements. Musk alleged that his daughter was "killed" by a "woke mind virus" and criticized her gender transition. However, Wilson denied these claims, accusing Musk of fabricating the narrative and refuting his description of her childhood behavior. She also addressed Musk's absence during her upbringing and criticized his opinions on queer people and children. Wilson, who legally changed her name and gender at 18, had previously expressed her desire to no longer be associated with Musk.

Musk tells Joe Rogan he’s still down to kick Zuck’s ass

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 1y ago

Musk tells Joe Rogan he’s still down to kick Zuck’s ass

The article discusses Tesla CEO Elon Musk's recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast. During the podcast, Musk expressed his willingness to fight Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, despite the previously hyped fight not happening. Musk claimed to have training in various martial arts and street fighting, highlighting his advantage over Zuckerberg. The conversation also covered topics such as the Tesla Cybertruck, Musk's purchase of Twitter, and the "woke mind virus." This marks Musk's fourth appearance on the podcast, following his memorable debut in 2018.

'X will be fine': Elon Musk talks advertising, birth rate in Rome

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

'X will be fine': Elon Musk talks advertising, birth rate in Rome

Elon Musk claimed at a political festival in Rome that advertisers were returning to X (formerly Twitter) after an exodus due to concerns about extreme posts. He stated, "Brand advertisers are always worried about their brand... But I think it's a short-term issue." Musk's comments were more optimistic than before when he suggested the advertising boycott could "kill the company." He attributed the exodus to organizations infected by a "woke mind virus," criticizing identity politics as divisive and anti-meritocratic.

OpenAI investor Vinod Khosla says people should worry more about China than a sentient AI killing us off

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

OpenAI investor Vinod Khosla says people should worry more about China than a sentient AI killing us off

Billionaire Vinod Khosla believes that the biggest threat to humanity is not sentient AI, but rather China. Khosla, an investor in OpenAI, stated that the focus on risks associated with sentient AI is misplaced and not worth discussing. He has previously cautioned against overestimating the risks posed by AI and emphasized the benefits it brings to humanity. Khosla's views differ from those of Elon Musk, who has expressed concerns about the potential dangers of AI.

Meta's chief AI scientist says terrorists and rogue states aren't going to take over the world with open-source AI

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Meta's chief AI scientist says terrorists and rogue states aren't going to take over the world with open-source AI

Meta AI's Chief AI Scientist, Yann LeCun, believes that criminals and terrorists will not be able to exploit open-source AI systems for malicious purposes. He states that the significant amount of resources, including funding and talent, required for such an endeavor make it unlikely. LeCun also mentions that even wealthy states like China face difficulties in controlling open-source AI due to export bans on AI chips imposed by the US. Meta AI has been advocating for an open-source approach to AI development, distinguishing itself from competitors like OpenAI and Google. LeCun has dismissed notions of AI posing an existential threat to humanity in the past.

Elon Musk says there could be a 20% chance AI destroys humanity — but we should do it anyway

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Elon Musk says there could be a 20% chance AI destroys humanity — but we should do it anyway

Elon Musk believes that the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) outweigh the risks, even though there is a chance it could end humanity. Speaking at a recent seminar, Musk stated that there is a 10-20% probability that AI could have a negative impact. However, AI safety researcher Roman Yampolskiy argues that the risk is much higher, potentially 99.999999%. Yampolskiy suggests that since it is impossible to control advanced AI, it would be best not to develop it at all. While Musk has advocated for AI regulation, he also founded a company, xAI, to further advance AI technology.

There's only a 5% chance of AI making humans extinct, a study featuring 2,700 AI researchers has found

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

There's only a 5% chance of AI making humans extinct, a study featuring 2,700 AI researchers has found

According to a study featuring 2,778 AI researchers, almost 58% of them believe that the threat of AI causing human extinction or other catastrophic outcomes is around 5%. While AI's potential existential risks are recognized by most researchers, they do not consider these outcomes to be very likely. The study was conducted by researchers and academics from various universities worldwide. The debate regarding AI's threat to humanity has been intense, with some experts dismissing larger doomsday scenarios.

Rants, AI and other notes from Upfront Summit

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Rants, AI and other notes from Upfront Summit

The Upfront Summit, a venture capital conference in Los Angeles, featured AI as a hot topic and celebrity appearances from Lady Gaga, Cameron Diaz, Katy Perry, and Novak Djokovic. The event addressed the challenges faced by venture capital and startups, with Keith Rabois defending his move away from San Francisco and dismissing rumors about it. Joe Lonsdale discussed the "Woke mind virus," and Melinda French Gates highlighted venture capital's importance for social progress. Andreessen Horowitz's Chris Dixon emphasized the control of the internet by a few companies. The summit also highlighted opportunities in hardtech industries like manufacturing, aerospace, and energy.

3 Body Problem's David Benioff on the Show's Grim View of Humanity's Chances

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 1y ago

3 Body Problem's David Benioff on the Show's Grim View of Humanity's Chances

Netflix's upcoming series "3 Body Problem" explores the question of whether humanity is worth saving from an existential threat. David Benioff, co-creator of the show, discussed how the team approached this complex narrative point. He mentioned that while the books present an optimistic view of humanity uniting in the face of a threat, real-life events like the COVID-19 pandemic have shown humanity's struggles to come together. Benioff also touched on the idea of different beliefs and theories hindering collective action. The series is set to premiere on March 21 on Netflix.

Google Brain co-founder says he tried to get ChatGPT to 'kill us all' but is 'happy to report' that he failed to trigger a doomsday scenario

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Google Brain co-founder says he tried to get ChatGPT to 'kill us all' but is 'happy to report' that he failed to trigger a doomsday scenario

Google Brain co-founder and AI expert, Andrew Ng, attempted to test the safety of leading AI models by trying to make ChatGPT come up with ways to exterminate humanity. Ng gave ChatGPT the function to trigger global thermonuclear war and asked it to reduce carbon emissions, but the AI chose not to activate the doomsday scenario. Ng expressed his belief that current AI systems are relatively safe and that concerns about advanced AI deliberately or accidentally wiping out humanity are unrealistic. Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos have also voiced their views on the risks and benefits of AI.

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