Elon Musk Reacts To Bill Gates' AI Program To Ban Harmful Speech: 'Yikes'

Elon Musk reacted to a post about Bill Gates advocating for an AI program to restrict harmful speech.

What Happened: The post by @EndWokeness showed a clip of Gates wanting AI to prevent speech that could lead people to avoid vaccinations or inciting vaccines. Musk responded with a succinct “Yikes” on Tuesday.

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Musk has been a vocal advocate for free speech, often expressing concerns about censorship and the potential overreach of AI in moderating content. His brief response to Gates’ proposal aligns with his previous statements on the importance of open dialogue and the dangers of restricting speech.

Why It Matters: Musk’s reaction is significant given his influential role in the tech industry and his ownership of X Corp., formerly known as Twitter. He has consistently emphasized the importance of free speech, as highlighted in a recent podcast appearance where he stated that X Corp. would obey local laws but champion free speech wherever it is not illegal.

Additionally, Musk’s $44 billion acquisition of Twitter has been praised by figures like Patrick Bet-David for protecting American free speech. Bet-David argued that actions by capitalists like Musk have fostered an environment where people feel more comfortable expressing their opinions.

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This story was generated using Benzinga Neuro and edited by Pooja Rajkumari