Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has launched a new artificial intelligence company called X.AI, posing a direct challenge to OpenAI, the AI research organization he co-founded but later parted ways with. X.AI aims to develop AI systems that are “maximally aligned” with human values and interests, addressing Musk’s long-standing concerns about the potential risks of advanced AI systems. The move sets up a competition between Musk’s new venture and OpenAI, which has been at the forefront of AI research and development. Musk’s involvement in X.AI underscores his belief that AI development must be carefully guided to ensure it benefits humanity. However, the creation of X.AI also raises questions about potential conflicts of interest and the concentration of power in the hands of a few influential individuals and companies shaping the future of AI.
Source: https://time.com/6982469/elon-musk-xai-investment-challenge-openai/