Elon Musk’s Ex Issues Stark Warning on AI Threat
Claire Elise Boucher, known as Grimes, the musician and former partner of billionaire Elon Musk, expressed sharp concerns about AI and its impact on children.
Grimes’ Statement on AI and Children
Grimes delivered a blunt eight-word verdict highlighting a serious “threat” to kids that she feels cannot be controlled. She specifically pointed out the danger of “outsourcing thinking,” referring to the rise of artificial intelligence technology.
“The biggest imminent threat is just outsourcing thinking.”
She explained her worries in a conversation with Doomscroll's Joshua Citarella, expressing frustration with societal experiments on children, now including AI:
“I'm tired of experimenting on kids you know, smoking, MacDonalds and now we're gonna do it with this?”
Elon Musk’s Role in AI Development
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and owner of the social media site X, has integrated various AI features into the platform. In February, Musk introduced Grok 3, calling it “the smartest AI on Earth.”
- X features both text and image-based AI tools.
- The platform is available to users aged 13 and older without any age verification when registering.
Mixed Feelings on AI’s Future
While Grimes fears AI could harm children, even suggesting it might cause them to “die,” she also acknowledges the potential for breakthroughs. She expressed anticipation and caution about the era of superintelligence:
“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.”
Summary
Grimes warns about the dangers of AI to children, criticizing the widespread delegation of thinking to machines, while cautiously anticipating the future of superintelligence.