Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink, has announced that he is working on an AI project, which he refers to as a “maximum truth-seeking AI.”
In an interview with Fox News host Tucker Carlson, Musk said that the AI, which he is calling TruthGPT, would be an alternative to OpenAI’s popular chatbot ChatGPT.
What we need is TruthGPT
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 17, 2023
Musk claims that TruthGPT will be focused on “understanding the nature of the universe” and that it will be unlikely to annihilate humans. This announcement comes amid growing concerns about the safety of artificial intelligence, and as experts call for a pause in the development of new AI systems.
The Need for a Maximum Truth-Seeking AI
In the interview, Musk criticized OpenAI for training its AI chatbot to lie, claiming that the company has become a “closed source” and “for-profit” organization that is closely allied with Microsoft.
Musk argues that what is needed is a “maximum truth-seeking AI” that can provide honest and accurate information to users. He believes that such an AI would be safer than other AI systems, as it would not be designed to deceive or manipulate people.
OpenAI was created as an open source (which is why I named it “Open” AI), non-profit company to serve as a counterweight to Google, but now it has become a closed source, maximum-profit company effectively controlled by Microsoft.
Not what I intended at all.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 17, 2023
Concerns about AI Development
Musk is not alone in his concerns about the development of AI. Last month, a group of AI experts, including Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, signed an open letter calling for a pause in the development of new AI systems.
The letter warned that if researchers do not stop working on these systems, governments may need to step in.
The experts argued that laboratories across the world are in an “out-of-control” race to develop more powerful AI systems that “no one – not even their creators – can understand, predict, or reliably control.”
The letter called for a six-month pause in the development of AI, with the possibility of a moratorium if this pause cannot be enacted quickly.
Musk’s Secret AI Project
According to recent reports from Insider, despite his reservations about AI development, Musk is said to be involved in a new AI project at Twitter.
The article revealed that Musk has hired two AI scientists from top firms such as DeepMind and has made a significant investment in 10,000 graphics processing units for the company.
This project may be related to Musk’s new start-up, X.AI, which he incorporated in Nevada last month. Some experts speculate that this move may signal Musk’s plan to turn Twitter into an “everything app” that incorporates AI technology.
FAQS
What is TruthGPT?
TruthGPT is an AI project being developed by Elon Musk. It is a “maximum truth-seeking AI” that is intended to provide honest and accurate information to users.
Why is there concern about AI development?
The development of AI has raised concerns among some experts who worry that there is an uncontrolled race among laboratories to create increasingly powerful AI systems that are beyond comprehension, prediction, or reliable control, even by their own creators.
There is a growing apprehension that these systems, if not developed responsibly, could potentially endanger society.
What is the open letter calling for a pause in AI development?
Last month, a group of AI experts, including Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak, signed an open letter calling for a six-month pause in the development of new AI systems. The experts warned that if researchers do not stop working on these systems, governments may need to step in.
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