
Apple announced a collaboration with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, to integrate its AI technology into Apple's operating systems, including OS X. Elon Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI who severed ties in 2018, expressed strong reservations. He fears this integration poses a security risk, potentially compromising user data.
Elon Musk said he would ban Apple devices from his companies if OpenAI’s artificial intelligence software is integrated at the operating system level. Calling the tie-up a security risk, his remarks followed a presentation by Apple, when the iPhone maker said that customers would have access to OpenAI’s ChatGPT chatbot through the Siri digital assistant. Musk co-founded OpenAI but had a fall-out with the company.
Musk threatened to ban Apple devices from his companies, including Tesla, SpaceX, and X, citing security concerns. He even proposed storing visitor devices in Faraday cages to block any signals.
This declaration comes amidst growing concerns about the influence and control of AI technologies within major tech ecosystems. Musk, who has been vocal about the potential risks of artificial intelligence, seems to be taking a stance against the deep integration of AI technologies like those developed by OpenAI into consumer devices. His concerns likely revolve around issues of privacy, security, and the ethical implications of AI.
If this ban were to be implemented, it could lead to significant disruption, given the widespread use of Apple devices globally. It would also highlight the ongoing debate about the balance between technological advancement and the safeguards needed to protect users and society. However, it remains to be seen how this statement will be acted upon and what the broader implications for the tech industry will be.
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