Elon Musk Recalls Attempting to Discuss AI with Obama During Less Advanced Era
Elon Musk stated that he attempted to warn former President Obama about artificial intelligence, but the warning was not taken seriously at the time. He noted that AI was not advanced enough then. Musk highlighted that in 2026, AI has become very smart.
thestreet.comElon Musk stated that he tried to warn former President Obama about artificial intelligence. @WatcherGuru reported the claim, which Musk attributed to the technology's lack of advancement at the time. The warning was not taken seriously by former President Obama because AI was not smart enough yet, according to Musk's account.
He shared this reflection in the context of ongoing developments in AI. Here we are in 2026, AI is very smart, Musk said in a direct quote provided via @WatcherGuru. The statement underscores the rapid progress in AI since his earlier attempt to alert Obama.
The current year is 2026, aligning with Musk's observation about AI's current capabilities. This timeline emphasizes the evolution from the period when Musk issued his initial warning to the present day.
