Elon Musk’s Ex's Statement on AI Threat to Children
Claire Elise Boucher, known as Grimes and former partner of Elon Musk, expressed a sharp concern about AI and its impact on children in a brief but powerful message shared on social media.
Grimes’ View on AI and Outsourcing Thinking
Grimes warned that “the biggest imminent threat is just outsourcing thinking,” hinting at the dangers posed by artificial intelligence. She emphasized these concerns in the context of Musk’s integration of AI into his social media platform, X.
“I'm tired of experimenting on kids you know, smoking, MacDonalds and now we're gonna do it with this?”
Musk’s AI Developments on Platform X
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, introduced Grok 3 in February, calling it “the smartest AI on Earth.” This text and image-based AI is available for users aged 13 and older on X, without a current age verification system.
Concerns About AI’s Impact on Children
- Grimes highlighted studies suggesting AI may "atrophy the brain."
- She fears AI could even cause harm or death among children.
- Despite her worries, she is curious about future developments in AI.
“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.”
Summary
Grimes voices a cautious yet conflicted perspective on AI, underscoring its risks to children while expressing a hesitant curiosity about its future.
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