Elon Musk claims human control over AI is inevitable to lose, sparking race concerns
connoraxiotes · x · 2026-08-25
Elon Musk declared that it is 'inevitable' AI will eventually become too advanced for humans to control, framing the current race to build it first as a dangerous competition. Commentators note this view is shared by other AI CEOs, highlighting a 'suicide race' where leaders prioritize speed over safety despite the potential extinction-level risks.
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