Rumors that Elon Musk founded an AI company have been confirmed to be true following reports that he has purchased thousands of graphics processing units (GPUs) to power his upcoming generative AI product. The billionaire launched his new company, X.AI, which specializes in artificial intelligence.
The news comes just weeks after Musk and over 1,000 other experts signed an open letter calling for an immediate moratorium on AI research for systems more powerful than ChatGPT.
The new company, which was incorporated on March 9 of this year, has Musk as a director and is listed as a secretary with Jared Birchall, director of Musk’s family office. Nevada filing.
according to financial timesTesla’s CEO plans to compete with Microsoft-backed OpenAI, which he co-founded in 2015, but left the board in 2018 amid clashes with management. In response to rapid progress, he began exploring ideas for rival companies earlier this year.
The Financial Times also reports that Musk has even sought funding from SpaceX and Tesla investors to launch the company. Tech entrepreneurs are also reportedly recruiting engineers from top AI labs such as DeepMind.
In an interview conducted via Twitter Spaces, Musk did not mention plans to build an AI company when asked about all the GPUs he has purchased.
“At this point, everyone and their dogs seem to be buying GPUs,” Musk said.
billionaire is openly oppose OpenAI said that while the company was created as open source, it is now “closed source and the largest profit making company effectively controlled by Microsoft.” is not.”
