Musk says he’s saving humanity as he battles Altman in court - but it may actually be xAI
Elon Musk is portraying himself as a guardian of humanity in his court battle against Sam Altman, emphasizing the potential dangers of AI. The trial has attracted attention with dramatic claims and protests, highlighting the contentious nature of the proceedings. However, Musk's own track record raises questions about his motives as he seeks significant damages and aims to boost his AI company, xAI.
- ▪Musk claims AI could pose a lethal threat to humanity during the court proceedings.
- ▪Protests outside the courtroom featured demonstrators wearing 'Stop AI' T-shirts.
- ▪Musk's xAI faces lawsuits over allegations related to its chatbot generating inappropriate content.
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