In a recent turn of events, tech mogul Elon Musk publicly criticized the $500 billion artificial intelligence (AI) project announced by former President Donald Trump, boldly asserting that the project backers lack the requisite funds.
Musk, the eccentric billionaire behind SpaceX and Tesla, is well-known for his outspoken nature, and this is not the first time he has crossed swords with Trump.
The proposed AI project aims to establish the United States as a global leader in the field of AI. However, Musk, who also runs his AI-based company Neuralink, holds a skeptical view of the project’s feasibility, especially regarding its funding.
According to Musk, the proponents of the project lack ‘the money’ to back such an ambitious endeavor. His critique raises serious questions about the feasibility of government-backed tech ventures and their ability to marshal adequate resources.
This controversy extends the ongoing debate over the role that government should play in driving technological innovation and the extent to which public funding can be leveraged for the same. Read More
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