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Addressing concerns about public skepticism, Musk asserted that trust builds through transparency, rigorous testing, and demonstration of effectiveness. He suggested that the military and industry should collaborate openly, with clear accountability, to develop and deploy AI systems responsibly.
He reaffirmed his personal support for the U.S. military, noting that in times of conflict, the industrial base will adapt rapidly to produce the necessary technology—recalling the historic mass mobilizations of World War II.