From Dow Jones & Company:



In a recent interview, Elon Musk discussed his plans to turn X into a “giant brain” and a financial platform once it secures money-transfer licenses. He also spoke about the pros and cons of running a publicly traded company, raised concerns about AI’s ability to spread misinformation, and emphasized the importance of establishing a city on Mars. Musk also criticized the media for its coverage of X, claiming that the platform is actually growing in traffic. He envisions X as a platform where people can report and distill accurate information, and where misinformation will result in less traffic. Musk also discussed his bias towards open-source AI and his fears about the technology replicating humans and spreading misinformation. He emphasized the need to raise the cost of manipulating the system and reduce noise on X through a subscription model. Throughout the interview, Musk expressed a mix of optimism and concern about the potential of AI and emphasized the importance of minimizing misinformation and noise on the platform.



Original: Elon Musk tells Cathie Wood he wants to make X a ‘giant brain’ and financial platform