In April, Musk was reportedly discussing the formation of a new lab with AI researchers and seeking backing from Tesla and SpaceX investors. He later confirmed his intention to create "TruthGPT," an AI that seeks to understand the universe. In July, he announced the formation of xAI, which aims to "understand the true nature of the universe." Musk has not yet responded to requests for comment.
Key takeaways:
- Elon Musk was reportedly building his own AI venture, xAI, while publicly calling for a pause on AI development.
- Musk signed an open letter in March calling for a 6-month pause on AI development, and four months later, he announced his new company.
- During this period, Musk was recruiting talent from competitors and had been in contact with executives at Nvidia, a leading manufacturer of chips used for AI.
- In July, Musk announced the formation of xAI, which aims to 'understand the true nature of the universe'.