Elon Musk Launches New AI Firm xAI

Elon Musk Announces New AI Firm

Elon Musk reveals the creation of a new AI-focused company, aiming to develop a competitor to ChatGPT, following prior hints and speculation.

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The company xAI, led by Elon Musk, introduces its team and launches its website, signaling its entry into the AI landscape.

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The website will work closely with X (Twitter), Tesla, and other companies to make progress towards their mission.

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According to its website, “The goal of xAI is to understand the true nature of the universe,” reflecting Musk's familiar AI aspirations and language.

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xAI's team comprises former employees from DeepMind, OpenAI, Google Research, Microsoft Research, and Tesla.

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The website promises additional details to be revealed during a live Twitter Space event on Friday.

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Musk’s announcement of the new company comes months after he warned in an interview that he thinks AI could cause “civilization destruction”

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