Elon Musk’s Ex Shares Strong Warning on AI and Children
Claire Elise Boucher, known as Grimes, musician and former partner of Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, expressed concern about artificial intelligence and its impact on children.
Grimes’ Statement on AI Threats
"The biggest imminent threat is just outsourcing thinking."
She warns about how reliance on AI, such as the technology embedded in Musk’s social media platform X, could harm young minds.
Context of AI on Social Media Platform X
- Elon Musk introduced "Grok 3," described as "the smartest AI on Earth," in February.
- X allows AI-generated text and images available to users aged 13 and older.
- There is currently no age verification at registration on X.
Grimes’ Concerns About AI Experimentation
"I'm tired of experimenting on kids you know, smoking, MacDonalds and now we're gonna do it with this?"
She highlighted ongoing worries about children’s exposure to harmful influences and now AI.
Mixed Feelings About AI’s Future
Despite her apprehensions, Grimes also anticipates advances in AI with a cautious optimism:
"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 underscores the risks AI poses to children’s development while expressing a guarded hope for future AI breakthroughs.
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