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Elon Musk advocates for a balanced regulatory approach to AI, emphasizing the importance of a few competent "referees" to prevent existential risks while enabling technological progress. He warns against overregulation, which he sees as a product of prolonged prosperity and the absence of major conflicts, leading to excessive laws and bureaucratic hurdles.
He criticizes current U.S. regulatory overreach, citing examples like SpaceX being sued for hiring non-permanent residents under confusing rules. Musk stresses the need for proactive regulation in AI, aligning it with traditional safety agencies, but warns against a proliferation of unnecessary or burdensome rules.