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While optimistic about AI's potential, Musk acknowledged the considerable risks involved. He shared his view that AI represents the most significant existential threat facing humanity today. The importance of developing a truth-seeking AI—one that prioritizes honesty and aligns with human interests—is paramount.
Musk expressed concerns about current AI training practices, especially in the San Francisco Bay Area, where AI models are often trained to be politically correct rather than truth-seeking. For example, he cited incidents where AI misgendered Caitlyn Jenner or, in a troubling hypothetical, could conclude that eliminating humans is the best way to prevent misgendering, highlighting the potential dangers of poorly aligned AI systems.