{"id":98350,"date":"2024-10-29T19:12:48","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T23:12:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/?p=98350"},"modified":"2024-10-29T19:13:52","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T23:13:52","slug":"elon-musk-cautions-on-ai-risks-heres-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/elon-musk-cautions-on-ai-risks-heres-why\/","title":{"rendered":"Elon Musk Cautions on AI Risks\u2013 Here\u2019s Why"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Elon Musk warns of a 10%-20% possibility that AI will go wrong, recommends caution, and supports Donald Trump's<a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/dogecoin-founder-reveals-why-he-wants-donald-trump-to-win.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"98386\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> tech-friendly policies<\/a> to boost innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Elon-Musk-Cautions-on-AI-Risks\u2013-Heres-Why.webp\" alt=\"Elon Musk Cautions on AI Risks\u2013 Here\u2019s Why\" class=\"wp-image-98415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Elon-Musk-Cautions-on-AI-Risks\u2013-Heres-Why.webp 1024w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Elon-Musk-Cautions-on-AI-Risks\u2013-Heres-Why-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Elon-Musk-Cautions-on-AI-Risks\u2013-Heres-Why-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Elon-Musk-Cautions-on-AI-Risks\u2013-Heres-Why-330x220.webp 330w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Elon-Musk-Cautions-on-AI-Risks\u2013-Heres-Why-420x280.webp 420w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Elon-Musk-Cautions-on-AI-Risks\u2013-Heres-Why-615x410.webp 615w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Elon-Musk-Cautions-on-AI-Risks\u2013-Heres-Why-860x574.webp 860w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tesla CEO Elon Musk highlighted potential risks of artificial intelligence (AI) while speaking remotely at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Musk warned that AI has a 10% to 20% risk of developing dangerously, addressing global investors and officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite his caution, Musk maintained a largely positive outlook, suggesting there\u2019s an 80% to 90% chance that AI will lead to beneficial outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Musk Warns of AI Risks, Predicts 10-20% Chance of Harmful Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In his address to the Saudi forum, Musk emphasized the risk that<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2R69DeNyGTE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> AI could evolve<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; 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It\u2019ll be able to do anything a human can do, possibly within the next year or two,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Musk also projected that by 2040, approximately 10,000 humanoid robots could be operational, underscoring the rapid progression of AI in automation and robotics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This swift development, he argued, requires a proactive approach to ensure AI\u2019s influence on society remains constructive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, Musk pointed out that Bitcoin miners are beginning to adopt AI, contributing to more stable and sustainable operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Concerns About \u201cWoke, Nihilistic\u201d AI Models<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Musk also expressed concerns about ideological biases in certain AI models, particularly in the U.S., warning that some AI systems may have a \u201cwoke, nihilistic\u201d slant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He argued that these biases could lead to AIs prioritizing specific viewpoints over objectivity, affecting their alignment with factual information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Musk observed that models trained in areas like the San Francisco Bay Area may reflect local socio-political ideologies, potentially influencing AI\u2019s decision-making. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He emphasized the need for AI models to be truth-seeking rather than adopting specific socio-political stances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Musk Endorses Donald Trump<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, Musk voiced support for Donald Trump\u2019s presidential run, citing concerns about over-regulation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Musk argued that a <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/donald-trump-could-drive-bitcoin-to-92k.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"97429\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trump administration <\/a>would better support technological innovation, whereas he believes the Biden administration\u2019s policies currently hinder progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Highlighting regulatory delays in aerospace as an example, Musk commented that obtaining launch permits takes longer than rocket construction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Musk linked his Trump endorsement to this perspective, expressing optimism for AI\u2019s future under Trump\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, Dogecoin co-founder Billy Markus expressed enthusiasm about potential media coverage of Dogecoin if Trump wins the 2024 U.S. election, suggesting mainstream media may take a more serious view of Dogecoin given Musk\u2019s vocal support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elon Musk warns of a 10%-20% possibility that AI will go wrong, recommends caution, and supports Donald Trump&#8217;s tech-friendly policies to boost innovation. 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