In an interview with The Economist, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, the richest man on earth, responded to the “racist” allegations given on him. Musk also commented about shaping European politics and AI firms.
About being called a “racist”
In the interview, the interviewer told Musk, “People say that you’re a racist,” to which Musk replied in his defense, “My partner is half-Indian. I have four children with her, one of them was named after a famous Indian physicist.”
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He further added, “So I would say I’m not a racist. If you look at people that are employed at my companies, we have senior executives of all races. I don’t think there is any racism there.”
About European politics
Musk was also asked why he should be able to “shape European politics” when he does not even live there. Musk replied, “I think of it as sort of the West collectively.”
Musk was also informed about people loathing Musk, to which the billionaire replied, “Yes, some people do. Maybe some people do loathe me. And that’s probably true. I don’t care. But the fact that, as you pointed out, a quarter billion people follow me is that I think a lot more people actually like me than don’t.”
About AI firms
Elon Musk also urged the AI firms to conduct peer reviews of one another’s most advanced models before releasing them, and hold regular meetings regarding safety and security issues.
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Moreover, new models could also be reviewed by competitors. If a company failed to address that risk, it would be the moment for government to step in and take action.
FAQs
1) What did Elon Musk say regarding the racism allegations?
Regarding the racism allegations, Musk defended himself by saying that he partner is half-Indian and that he has four children with her, one named after a famous Indian physicist.
2) Who is Elon Musk?
Elon Musk is the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, and also the richest man on earth.
