According to scientist Max Tegmark, Elon Musk could potentially convince the incoming Trump administration to impose stricter safety regulations for artificial intelligence (AI). Tegmark, who has worked with Musk on tackling AI risks, highlighted his support for the failed Californian AI bill and his ongoing concerns with the unchecked development of AI technology. Last year, Musk was among over 30,000 individuals who signed an open letter calling for a pause in advanced AI projects.
During an interview at the Web Summit in Lisbon, Tegmark expressed optimism that Musk could influence Trump to establish guidelines aimed at preventing the creation of artificial general intelligence (AGI). Tegmark said: "If Elon manages to get Trump's ear on AI issues, we're more likely to get some form of safety standards."
In a related article in the Washington Post (£), OpenAI has put forward a proposal urging the US government to support the AI sector through substantial funding and resources. The proposal calls for special economic zones with reduced regulations to encourage AI development, alongside deploying a fleet of small nuclear reactors to provide energy for data centres.
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