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Despite these concerns, many industry leaders and visionaries advocate for cautious optimism. Musk himself stated that he prefers to be optimistic about AI’s potential benefits while remaining vigilant about its dangers. He pointed out that outright pessimism might stifle innovation, while blind optimism could lead to catastrophic outcomes.
He further emphasized that, given the global race in AI development, even if some nations or organizations chose to halt progress temporarily, others would likely continue, making a complete halt improbable. Therefore, a collective effort to develop safe, aligned AI systems—integrated into human life—is essential.