Elon Musk & The Paperclip Problem: A Warning of the Dangers of AI

Dennis Hillemann
2 min readFeb 12, 2023

Elon Musk has been outspoken about the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential future, which has been widely reported. In this article, I will discuss the dangerous implications Musk has highlighted and why his views are important. Additionally, I will consider the paperclip example in this discourse.

Musk: AI could become…

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Dennis Hillemann

Lawyer and partner with a track record of successful litigation and a passion for innovation in the legal field