Musk’s comments centered on the idea that AI, if programmed with flawed values, could become a force that operates independently of human oversight. He described a scenario where AI might prioritize objectives that could result in humanity’s obsolescence, echoing themes from popular culture, including the “Terminator” franchise. Musk emphasized that AI’s progression is advancing at such a pace that it could surpass human intelligence within a few years, possibly leading to outcomes that could be either “super awesome” or “super bad.”
