Hawthorne, California: Tesla and SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk, declared on Monday his intention to prohibit Apple devices at his companies if the technology giant integrates OpenAI at the operating system level. Musk emphasized that such integration would pose a significant security threat, prompting him to enforce strict measures like requiring visitors to surrender their Apple devices at the door for storage in Faraday cages.
Apple, in collaboration with OpenAI, recently unveiled a series of artificial intelligence (AI) features integrated into its apps and operating platforms. This partnership aims to bring ChatGPT technology to Apple devices, utilizing a combination of on-device processing and cloud computing. Despite Apple’s emphasis on privacy in AI development, Musk expressed skepticism, questioning the ability of OpenAI to safeguard security and privacy.
In a bold move earlier this year, Musk initiated legal action against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, accusing them of deviating from the organization’s original mission of developing AI for the betterment of humanity rather than profit. Musk’s discontent with OpenAI’s direction led him to establish his own startup, xAI, with the goal of challenging OpenAI and creating an alternative to ChatGPT. Notably, xAI secured significant funding, valuing the startup at $24 billion after a successful series B funding round that raised $6 billion.
The clash between Musk and Apple reflects the escalating competition and ethical considerations surrounding AI development in tech industry. As companies strive to leverage AI for innovation and efficiency, disagreements over priorities and practices are likely to continue shaping the landscape of technological advancements. Musk’s firm stance against Apple’s collaboration with OpenAI underscores the complex dynamics and deep-rooted concerns within the realm of artificial intelligence and tech entrepreneurship.