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Elon Musk Warns AI Could Trigger Global Conflict

5/3/2025

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Elon Musk has raised alarms about the escalating competition for artificial intelligence, suggesting it could spark global conflict and even World War III. He argues that AI represents a more significant threat than nuclear weapons. His warning comes on the heels of a massive blackout that left over 60 million people in Spain, Portugal, and France in the dark, exposing critical infrastructure weaknesses.

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Elon Musk has raised alarms about the escalating competition for artificial intelligence, suggesting it could spark global conflict and even World War III. He argues that AI represents a more significant threat than nuclear weapons. His warning comes on the heels of a massive blackout that left over 60 million people in Spain, Portugal, and France in the dark, exposing critical infrastructure weaknesses.