Elon Musk recently made a claim about Larry Page, co-founder of Google, during an interview with Tucker Carlson. Musk alleged that Page expressed a desire for artificial general intelligence (AGI) and referred to it as a “digital god.” Musk further claimed that Page called him a “speciesist” when he raised concerns about ensuring humanity’s well-being.
Although Musk did not provide specific witnesses to support his claim, he emphasized that Page’s goal for Google was to achieve AGI. Musk also mentioned his development of an AI chatbot called “TruthGPT,” which aims to seek maximum truth.
He began working on this project after leaving OpenAI, which he co-founded but departed due to differing visions. Musk highlighted Google’s acquisition of DeepMind, stating that the company had a significant portion of the world’s AI talent, substantial financial resources, and a vast computer infrastructure.
While the claim made by Musk regarding Page’s views on AGI seems plausible, it is important to note that no official statements from Google or Page have been provided at this time. Futurism has sought comment from Google, and any corroboration or additional information regarding Musk’s claim would be appreciated.
It is worth mentioning the humorously named “TruthGPT,” although its name may evoke thoughts of a chatbot associated with Donald Trump rather than an AI aimed at countering irresponsible behavior.