Elon Musk is a world recognized businessman, not only for the innovation that his companies such as Tesla, Spacex or Neuralink have meant, but also for starring in controversies with out -of -tone statements, exaggerated or even unrealistic.
The most recent has revolutionized the networks after publishing a fairly peculiar proposal: to use artificial intelligence to manage the United States government from the new government efficiency department (DOGE).
Musk wants an AI to decide who continues and who not in the government
In his new position as Superior Director of the US AdministrationMusk is promoting an initiative that aims to drastically reduce the staff of public employees through the application of artificial intelligence.
The magnate approach is simple but very controversial. That an AI evaluates the productivity of workers and determine who should maintain their job and who not. To carry out this project, Elon has already ordered the departure of tens of thousands of federal government workers through Doge, an entity that is under its own supervision.
In addition, the controversial entrepreneur has imposed a singular measure: every week, workers who still retain their post must send an email to the department with a short summary, at five points, on the achievements achieved during the last days.
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Artificial intelligence will then be in charge of processing these hundreds of thousands of weekly responses and deciding based on them which employees deserve to keep their position and which must be replaced by automated systems.
It should be noted that this proposal, although it might seem modern or efficient from the technological perspective and from the parameters of innovation, also raises enormous doubts regarding the transparency, reliability and justice of the process.
Experts concerned with the consequences of an out of control
Musk’s approach has caused numerous world experts to quickly express their rejection. They point out that applying this technology so radical in public administration, without exhaustive evidence and strict controls, It could be an absolute disaster.
They warn of the obvious risk that automated systems, due to biases or errors in their programming, make wrong decisions with potentially devastating consequences.
Cases of police departments stand out in the United States, where irresponsible use of artificial intelligence algorithms caused discrimination towards marginalized communities. Likewise, the lack of transparency on how exactly will work proposed by Musk is one of the great concerns.
Experts fear that the current government, driven by the influence of the billionaire entrepreneur, implemented this technology in a precipitous way, without evaluating the damage it may cause and without guaranteeing minimal democratic and ethical control.
While no one questions that artificial intelligence could provide significant benefits if applied with rigor, transparency and responsibility, experts insist that the approach adopted by the CEO of Tesla and the current US government is far from meeting these conditions.
In order for AI to really contribute value to the public administration, it should be developed with extreme caution, validate widely and, above all, to have the necessary public participation to avoid unwanted consequences.
Bill Gates launches a strong criticism of Elon Musk
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If something characterizes Musk and Bill Gates, in addition to their wealth and technological genius, they never leave anyone indifferent. Both magnates are able to generate admiration and rejection in equal parts, and their actions rarely escape public scrutiny.
However, although they share many features, their vision on how influence should be used is increasingly opposite. Recently, The creator of Windows has publicly shown his concern about the direction that the CEO of Spacex is takingespecially since the latter intensified its role in American politics.
According to Gates, the latest Musk initiatives – as the use of artificial intelligence in the government – reflects a populist attitude that could generate negative consequences for society. In recent statements, he insisted that Elon’s intelligence and innovative capacity should be at the service of constructive causes and less focused on controversy and divisive policy.
In the eyes of the Microsoft co -founder, the risk is clear and forceful, a figure like Elon Musk, using his power to influence public policies without sufficient responsibility, I could end up getting up problems instead of solving them.
Although both entrepreneurs have discussed before on key issues, such as climatic emergency or space exploration, this is perhaps the first time Bill Gates is so explicit in questioning Ethics and political approach to Musk.
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