Elon Musk has revealed his intentions to launch a new AI company, tentatively called “TruthGPT,” which he hopes will become a major player in the field, challenging established players like OpenAI and Google. Musk aims to develop an AI that can “understand the nature of the universe” and “hopefully does more good than harm.” However, Musk acknowledges that he’s starting late compared to his competitors. In a recent interview with Fox News, Musk expressed his concerns about the direction of AI and the threat it poses to humanity. He has been known to criticize OpenAI and has distanced himself from the organization after a disagreement with Sam Altman.
Musk’s announcement follows his recent filing for a business called X.AI Corp and the acquisition of thousands of GPUs and researchers from DeepMind for an unknown Twitter AI project. While it’s unclear how far along Musk’s plans are, his comments about starting a third option for AI have led to speculation about his AI ambitions.
In addition to discussing his AI plans, Musk also teased an upcoming feature for Twitter, stating that the company is working on a feature that would allow users to encrypt their direct messages. Musk, a known fan of encrypted messaging apps, has previously advocated for Twitter to offer Signal-style encryption.
While Musk’s AI ambitions are still in their early stages, the announcement underscores the growing importance of AI and the increasing interest of companies and individuals in developing new AI technology. As one of the most prominent and influential figures in tech, Musk’s involvement in AI could have significant implications for the industry as a whole.
