Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla who has been vocal about the potential risks of artificial intelligence, is accelerating Twitter’s AI project. Reports reveal that Musk has purchased 10,000 graphics processing units for use within the Twitter data center for their AI operations.
Twitter has been strengthening its AI capabilities by hiring former Google DeepMind researchers and investing in GPUs. Musk’s substantial investment in the GPUs is a testament to Twitter’s AI focus.
Twitter’s AI project is in its early stages and is set to develop generative AI models through extensive data training, similar to the OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Insiders predict that generative AI would enhance Twitter’s search function and improve ad revenue.
Musk’s skepticism about AI led him to sign a joint letter from the Future of Life Institute, calling for a six-month halt to AI development in Silicon Valley. Despite this, his move to invest in Twitter’s AI project suggests that he sees its potential benefits.
As AI technology continues to advance, experts will need to navigate its potential risks while realizing its potential to change the world for the better.