Elon Musk has outlined his vision for xAI, his newly launched artificial intelligence company, emphasizing its mission to “understand the universe.” During a 90-minute Twitter Spaces audio chat on July 14, Musk shared insights about xAI, discussing topics ranging from the Earth’s evolution to the vulnerabilities of civilization. He humorously described xAI’s mission statement as “what the hell is really going on?”

Musk established xAI in response to concerns that companies like OpenAI and Google were developing AI technology without adequately considering its risks to humanity. He aims to create a “good AGI” (artificial general intelligence) as an alternative to existing technologies from major players like Microsoft and Google.

In his discussion, Musk mentioned that xAI will collaborate closely with his other ventures, Twitter and Tesla. The company plans to utilize public tweets to train its AI models, which Musk believes will enhance the development of Tesla’s self-driving capabilities. He argued that this partnership would offer “mutual benefit,” accelerating advancements in Tesla’s autonomous technology.

Additionally, Musk accused AI companies of using Twitter data to train their models without proper authorization. He has been a proponent of AI regulation, having sought meetings with White House officials and emphasizing the need for oversight in discussions with top Chinese government officials. As xAI moves forward, Musk’s focus on ethical AI development and collaboration with his existing companies may shape its future direction and impact on the industry.