Musk announces formation of xAI

Musk announces the formation of a company called xAI. The startup is geared toward artificial intelligence and employs several engineers who have worked for companies like Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI. Along with the amount of funding it has, xAI’s specific objectives are unclear, as is exactly what it will focus on regarding AI. The company’s website says its goal “is to understand the true nature of the universe,” but adds that more information will be forthcoming “over the next couple of weeks and months.” Musk:

Announcing formation of @xAI to understand reality

Announcing formation of @xAI to understand reality

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 12, 2023