Musk announces new AI called 'TruthGPT' to rival OpenAI and Bard

Plus: Swedish microcar maker wants your next car to ship flat-packed like Ikea [Blueprint]( Sponsored by Elon Musk has announced that his new artificial intelligence system, TruthGPT, apparently ignoring his own advice to suspend AI development until. It will go up against more established products from OpenAI and Google, but will it really succeed in being more objective than its rivals? More on Musk's plans below. But first, here’s your [video of the day]( which compares two fighter jets that may soon provide air superiority in the skies above Ukraine. Good morning. I’m Tim, an Editor at IE. This is The Blueprint. Let’s get started. Last Sunday, Blueprint subscribers heard all about the mystery of where Earth's water comes from. Don't miss out — [subscribe to IE+]( today to receive exclusive interviews, features, and much more. VIDEO OF THE DAY [Video of the day]( [F-16 Fighting Falcon and Jas 39 Gripen: Which one is better for Ukraine?]( Ukraine needs modern Western jets that can serve both offensive and defensive purposes. Let's look at two viable options, the US F-16 and Sweden's Saab JAS 39 Gripen-C. MUST READ [Musk announces new AI]( [Musk announces new AI called 'TruthGPT' to rival OpenAI and Bard]( Elon Musk has voiced his intentions to build a rival artificial intelligence (AI) system to Microsoft-backed OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard. Called "TruthGPT," Musk claims that this new AI will, unlike its rivals, focus on maximum truth-seeking and limit the human biases of its programmers. This announcement in an interview with Tucker Carlson, comes only weeks after he and other AI experts called for a six-month pause in developing AI systems more capable than ChatGPT, citing safety concerns. 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Regent sea gliders are a new category of maritime vehicles that merge an airplane's high speed with a boat's low operating cost. These zero-emission vehicles function exclusively over water and use current dock infrastructure to transport people and goods up to 180 miles (290 km) with existing battery technology. The prototype is scheduled for flight testing in 2024. [Read More]( MAIL & MUSINGS Do you trust Elon Musk to build an artificial intelligence that seeks "maximum truth"? [Yes, he's the man for the job]( [No way, I don't trust him]( [I'll wait and see]( [This whole AI thing is overrated]( YESTERDAY'S RESULTS Last time we asked you about leaks detailing the capabilities of China's spy balloons. A clear majority of readers think the truth about them should be out in the open. 60% Absolutely 22% No 12% I'm not sure 7% I'm not interested in spy balloons QUOTE OF THE DAY This ‘truth for truth's sake’ is a delusion of so-called savants. Karl K. 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