Elon Musk, the billionaire tech mogul and entrepreneur, has once again become a trending topic in news outlets today. His aerospace company, SpaceX, postponed the debut flight of its latest rocket system, the Starship, which was hyped for its powerful capabilities. (ABC)
Musk recently disclosed that various government agencies, including the United States, had “full access” to direct messages on his Twitter account. In response to this, he plans to develop an encryption feature to protect users’ privacy. (Fox News)
According to The Guardian, Musk is reportedly planning to launch an artificial intelligence rival to ChatGPT. This comes just weeks after the CEO co-signed a letter demanding a pause in AI research over safety concerns.
In another recent news piece, CBC paused its use of Musk’s social media platform due to concerns over “government-funded media” labels. Musk responded with a crude joke about the situation. (The Independent)
Despite the latest setbacks and controversies, Musk remains an innovative force. Business Today reported that SpaceX has been cleared for the demonstration flight of Starship, marking the first time the towering first-stage rocket booster named Super Heavy will make its appearance.
Elon Musk has expressed concerns over the potential “civilizational destruction” from AI and warned of the need for caution in its development. He recently shared his plan to develop “TruthGPT,” a platform to combat the potential negative effects of artificial intelligence. (Fox News)
While some may question his methods, it is undeniable that Elon Musk continues to push the boundaries of technology and innovation. As he states, “I think it’s very important to have a feedback loop, where you’re constantly thinking about what you’ve done and how you could be doing it better.” (Sky News)
