Elon Musk's Warning: AI's Threat to China's Power

Elon Musk warned senior leaders in China about the potential threat of an AI-led "digital superintelligence" taking control of the country.

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Musk discussed the dangers of AI and its potential to claim power during a Twitter Spaces call.

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Musk believes no government wants to be unseated by a digital superintelligence.

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Musk recently unveiled his new company, xAI, aiming to rival OpenAI and explore the true nature of the universe.

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Musk has been raising concerns about the dangers of AI becoming a superintelligence, particularly since OpenAI's ChatGPT launch.

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During his trip to China, Musk had discussions with senior government officials and business leaders about AI.

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Musk observed interest in China for establishing a cooperative international framework to regulate AI, although there is distrust towards the US.

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Congressman Mike Gallagher expressed skepticism about China's willingness to control the pace of AI development and raised concerns about potential techno-totalitarian control.

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