Musk: Larry Page Calling Me a 'Speciesist' Led Me to Found OpenAI
SucceededMind · x · 2026-08-13
Elon Musk recounted the origin story of OpenAI, tracing it back to late-night debates over AI safety with his former close friend, Google co-founder Larry Page.
Musk noted his growing concern over Page's perceived lack of urgency regarding AI safety. During one argument, Page labeled Musk a "speciesist" for prioritizing human thriving, suggesting humans would eventually upload their minds and become robots. Musk stated that being "pro-human" was the final straw that motivated him to create OpenAI.
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