Musk's startup, xAI, is seeking to raise up to $6 billion in funding, despite its vague goal of assisting "humanity in its quest for understanding and knowledge." The company's Grok AI chatbot is designed to enhance human knowledge through an "anti-woke" and "maximum truth-seeking AI," but relies on unreliable real-time data from Twitter. Experts advise skepticism regarding predictions of AGI's imminent arrival, particularly from those with vested interests in the industry.
Key takeaways:
- Tesla CEO Elon Musk predicts that artificial general intelligence (AGI) will be achieved by 2026, despite his track record of inaccurate predictions.
- Musk's AI venture, xAI, has been falling behind due to a chip shortage, affecting the development of its AI chatbot, Grok.
- Other tech leaders and experts also predict AGI could be achieved within the next few years, but there is no agreed-upon definition of what AGI entails.
- Musk's startup, xAI, is seeking to raise up to $6 billion in funding despite criticism for its vague goals and reliance on unreliable data sources.