Elon Musk’s Ex on AI Threat to Children
Claire Elise Boucher, known as Grimes, musician and ex-partner of Elon Musk, expressed a sharp opinion on social media about the threats that AI poses to children. She criticized what she described as "outsourcing thinking," hinting at the dangers of AI technology widely adopted by Musk's platforms.
Grimes' Concerns on AI
Grimes highlighted the risks AI might bring to young people, saying:
“The biggest imminent threat is just outsourcing thinking.”
She reminded that Tesla and SpaceX owner Elon Musk, who integrates AI on his social media platform X, announced Grok 3 as "the smartest AI on Earth" in February.
Referring to studies, Grimes remarked on the adverse effects AI might have, stating:
“I'm tired of experimenting on kids you know, smoking, MacDonalds and now we're gonna do it with this?”
Platform Accessibility and AI Integration
- X combines text- and image-based AI tools.
- Anyone aged 13 and above can access the platform without age verification.
- Grimes warns that AI technologies might endanger children’s well-being.
Outlook on AI
Despite her concerns, Grimes expressed a cautious anticipation toward future AI developments:
“In some ways I can't wait for superintelligence - in some ways I can't wait. It's not as easy since I've had kids.”
This highlights her internal conflict between excitement for AI advancements and worries about their impact on her children.
Author’s summary: Grimes voices strong apprehension about AI’s impact on youth while cautiously anticipating the future of superintelligence amid her role as a mother.