Elon Musk's Take On Biden's AI Regulation, xAI's First Model Launch, New Safety Institute And More: Weekly AI Roundup

This week has been a rollercoaster of developments in the world of artificial intelligence (AI), with Elon Musk taking center stage. From his comments on President Biden’s AI regulations to his new AI venture, xAI, the Tesla Inc.CEO has kept everyone on their toes.

On the political front, Vice President Kamala Harris announced a new safety initiative in response to Biden’s AI executive order. Meanwhile, across the pond, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak‘s decision to invite China to the AI Safety Summit stirred up controversy. Here’s a comprehensive look at the week’s top AI stories.

Musk Reacts to Biden’s AI Regulation

Elon Musk has expressed concern over President Biden’s executive order mandating AI companies to “address algorithmic discrimination”. Musk, who has previously advocated for AI regulation, was taken aback when the order’s focus on progressive philosophies was pointed out to him. Read the full article here.

Musk’s xAI to Launch First AI Model

Musk announced that xAI, his AI venture, would release its inaugural AI model to a select group. The launch, slated for November 4, follows Musk’s assertion that AI will lead to a time when jobs will become obsolete. Read the full article here.

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New AI Safety Institute Announced

Following President Biden’s AI executive order, Vice President Kamala Harris announced the creation of the US AI Safety Institute. The Institute will be responsible for devising guidelines and best practices to examine potentially harmful AI systems, with the primary goal of protecting the American public. Read the full article here.

Musk Supports Sunak’s Decision to Include China in AI Summit

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s controversial decision to invite China to the AI Safety Summit has been backed by Musk. During a conversation following the summit, Musk agreed with Sunak, emphasizing the importance of China’s participation in discussions on AI safety. Read the full article here.

Musk Refutes Google Brain Co-Founder’s Assertion

Musk has countered Google Brain co-founder’s claim that big tech companies are exaggerating the existential threat of AI. He responded to an article quoting Andrew Ng, asserting that big tech companies are promoting the AI threat narrative to drive heavy regulation and stifle competition. Read the full article here.

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