Elon Musk's ideas often spark global debate, but this time his comments on EVMs have captured everyone's attention. One of the world's wealthiest people, Musk took to the X platform (formerly known as Twitter) late Saturday night to raise serious concerns about EVMs, suggesting they should be discarded due to potential human and AI-driven hacking vulnerabilities. This has reignited discussions on EVMs within Indian politics, with some politicians referring to EVMs as 'black boxes.'
Following Musk’s statement, Indian Congress leader Rahul Gandhi voiced similar EVM security concerns, while former Union Minister and BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar responded to Musk's post, defending the integrity and security of Indian EVMs. It’s not the first instance of Musk critiquing a technology; he’s known for his skeptical views on various technological advances.
Elon Musk has often targeted AI, expressing concerns about its negative impact. Last year, he even suggested halting AI development, labeling it as one of the most dangerous technologies that could consume many jobs. Musk has consistently criticized OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT, for its potential risks.
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At the WWDC 2024, Apple announced a partnership with OpenAI, which led Musk to express his concerns about the privacy aspects of iPhones and Apple products in general. He suggested that he might even ban these devices from his office premises if necessary.
Microsoft recently announced a feature for Windows 11 called Recall, which uses AI to retain a photographic memory of every activity performed on your computer. Musk compared this to an episode of 'Black Mirror,' a Netflix science fiction series that explores the potential chaos spawned by technology. Musk even reshared a video clip of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discussing the future of Windows PCs.