The push for Elon Musk to lead American AI policy is already starting

Petition urges Trump to appoint Elon Musk as AI advisor.

: A petition by the Americans for Responsible Innovation asks Donald Trump to appoint Elon Musk as his special adviser on AI. This petition suggests Musk can help the U.S. lead in AI development, while ensuring safety, despite potential conflicts of interest. ARI aims to gather 10,000 signatures, noting Musk's history with AI safety advocacy. ARI believes Musk's evolving stance on AI policy can be shaped through public debate.

Nonprofit group, Americans for Responsible Innovation, has begun a petition requesting President-elect Donald Trump to appoint Elon Musk as a special advisor on artificial intelligence. ARI, led by former Democratic representative Brad Carson, argues that Musk's expertise and advocacy for AI safety can make the U.S. a leader in AI technology while managing potential conflicts of interest with appropriate safeguards.

The petition highlights Musk's involvement in AI safety initiatives, such as cofounding OpenAI and supporting a moratorium on the development of advanced AI models. ARI policy analyst David Robusto suggests Musk's flexibility in AI policy development makes him a valuable candidate, although he has not detailed specific government policies apart from advocating for a dedicated AI safety agency.

David Robusto envisions Musk as a key figure in AI governance even if appointed to the proposed Department of Government Efficiency, which Musk has claimed he would lead. While this department would focus on reducing U.S. regulatory burdens, Robusto hopes Musk would preserve crucial AI safety agencies like the National Institute of Standards and Technology, emphasizing Musk's potential impact in responsibly shaping AI governance.

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