Elon Musk’s Ex's Concise Statement on AI Threat to Children
Grimes, musician Claire Elise Boucher and mother of three, expressed her concerns about the impact of AI technology on children. She identified "outsourcing thinking" to AI as the "biggest imminent threat."
"The biggest imminent threat is just outsourcing thinking."
Grimes criticized AI's influence, suggesting it may harm young minds, and expressed frustration about ongoing experiments on children with harmful habits being replaced by AI exposure.
"I'm tired of experimenting on kids you know, smoking, MacDonalds and now we're gonna do it with this?"
Her former partner, Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and owner of social media platform X, has integrated various AI features into the site. In February, Musk introduced Grok 3, which he called "the smartest AI on Earth."
X allows users aged 13 and older to access its AI tools, but it currently lacks an age verification system.
Despite her concerns, Grimes also expressed cautious optimism about future advancements in AI.
"In some ways I can't wait for superintelligence - in some ways I can't wait. It's not as easy since I've had kids."
Key Points
- Grimes warns AI threatens young minds by "outsourcing thinking."
- She criticizes the lack of control and safeguards related to AI exposure for children on X.
- Musk promotes AI technology on X, calling Grok 3 the smartest AI on Earth.
- X permits use of AI features by users 13 and older without verifying age.
- Grimes is both concerned and cautiously anticipates AI's future.
Summary: Grimes highlights the risks of AI on children’s development while acknowledging the complex and evolving nature of artificial intelligence.