Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced the launch of his new AI company, xAI, on Twitter Spaces. Musk aims to create a “maximally curious” artificial intelligence that is safe and does not pose a threat to civilization. He believes that developing an AI with a deep understanding of the universe will ensure its commitment to humanity. Musk had previously revealed plans to develop an AI called TruthGPT to compete with Google’s Bard and Microsoft’s Bing AI. He predicts that superintelligence, surpassing human intelligence, will be available in the next five to six years. Although it is unclear if xAI will be the one to produce it, Musk has assembled a team of renowned scientists and engineers, including former employees from Google Deepmind and Microsoft. Dan Hedryks, the director of Centers for AI Safety, has been appointed as an advisor to xAI to evaluate potential risks. The company, previously known as X.AI Corp., is based in Nevada but the location of its headquarters is yet to be announced. It is expected to collaborate closely with Musk’s other ventures, Tesla and Twitter.
