The author questions the need for another general AI company and suggests that Musk's reputation may not be enough to attract investors. The article also highlights the challenges faced by Tesla, including increased competition and issues with its latest product, the Cybertruck. The author concludes by questioning the value of AI and whether the productivity gains from AI justify the costs.
Key takeaways:
- Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, is reportedly seeking to raise up to $6 billion in funding, despite Musk's public denial of such activities.
- xAI's only product so far is a language learning model called Grok, which has been criticized for not being significantly better than free alternatives.
- The company is using data from Tesla and Twitter for its AI, raising questions about the potential impact on Tesla shareholders.
- There is skepticism about the viability of xAI, given the crowded AI market and the lack of a clear, specialized purpose for the company.