Elon Musk warns of AI dangers in court as he casts himself as humanity’s protector in OpenAI trial

Elon Musk testified in a court case against OpenAI, using his testimony to warn of the dangers of artificial intelligence. Musk described AI as a "double-edged sword" that could either solve global problems or lead to catastrophe. He claimed that his concerns about AI date back decades and that he had discussed the issue with various people, including Sam Altman and Larry Page. Musk stated that he created OpenAI as a counterweight to what he saw as insufficient caution within Google. He warned that artificial general intelligence (AGI) could be achieved as early as next year, posing significant risks to humanity. Musk accused Altman of straying from OpenAI's original mission and claimed that if the defendants are found not guilty, it would set a precedent for looting charities in America.