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'You can make an AI go insane if you force it to believe things that aren't true - AI must be maximally truth-seeking' —Elon Musk
Elon Musk claims that forcing an AI system to believe false information could cause it to malfunction or 'go insane,' and argues that AI systems should be fundamentally designed to prioritize truth-se
Elon Musk claims that forcing an AI system to believe false information could cause it to malfunction or "go insane," and argues that AI systems should be fundamentally designed to prioritize truth-seeking. This statement reflects concerns about AI alignment and the importance of training systems to maintain coherent understanding of reality rather than accepting contradictory or false inputs.
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Source: Elon Musk (X) | 2026-04-26