Elon Musk’s Ex Issues Stark Warning About AI Threat to Children
Claire Elise Boucher, known as Grimes, musician and mother of three, expressed serious concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on children. She described the "biggest imminent threat" as "outsourcing thinking," a clear reference to AI technology.
Grimes's Statement on AI and Children
"I'm tired of experimenting on kids you know, smoking, MacDonalds and now we're gonna do it with this?"
Grimes highlighted that AI tools are integrated into Elon Musk’s social media platform X, which is accessible to users aged 13 and above without any age verification. She fears that AI could cause harm to children, even suggesting it might make them "die," while simultaneously anticipating the arrival of superintelligence.
Elon Musk’s AI Developments on X
- Musk presented Grok 3 in February, calling it "the smartest AI on Earth."
- X offers both text- and image-based AI features to its users.
- There is currently no mechanism to verify the age of users signing up for the platform.
Grimes’s Mixed Feelings About AI Progress
"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."
Despite her concerns, Grimes holds a nuanced view of AI’s future, balancing caution with curiosity.
Summary: Grimes warns about AI's risks to children through social media platforms like X, controlled by Elon Musk, expressing both fear and cautious anticipation of AI's evolving presence.