Elon Musk, in a Thursday address at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, called for the drastic reduction of U.S. government agencies as part of a radical restructuring push under President Donald Trump. Musk, who recently took the helm of the Department of Government Efficiency, advocated for a more isolationist approach to American foreign policy and expressed concerns about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence.
Elon Musk , in a Thursday address to the World Governments Summit in Dubai, called for the 'deletion' of entire U.S. government agencies as part of a radical spending cut and restructuring drive under President Donald Trump . Musk, speaking via video call, presented a controversial vision for the Trump administration's priorities, weaving in references to 'thermonuclear warfare' and the potential dangers of artificial intelligence.
\Musk, wearing a black T-shirt reading 'Tech Support,' quipped that he was the 'White House's tech support,' a nod to his profile on the social platform X (formerly Twitter) which he owns. He argued that the U.S. government was plagued by 'rule of the bureaucracy' rather than 'rule of the people - democracy.' \With his recent appointment as head of the Department of Government Efficiency, Musk has consolidated significant control over government operations, sidelining career officials, gaining access to sensitive databases, and provoking constitutional debate over the limits of presidential authority. His comments carried more weight than previous appearances at the summit, transcending his status as the world's wealthiest person through his investments in SpaceX and Tesla. \Musk advocated for a more isolationist approach to American power in the Middle East, citing the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the National Endowment for Democracy as examples. He questioned the effectiveness of these agencies, stating that the U.S. under Trump was 'less interested in interfering with the affairs of other countries.' He asserted that America should 'mind its own business' and avoid pursuing regime change abroad. \Musk also drew attention to the Trump administration's focus on eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work, making a provocative link to AI. He suggested that if AI were designed to prioritize DEI 'at all costs,' it might decide to eliminate men in positions of power. \On AI, Musk expressed confidence that X's updated chatbot, Grok 3, would be ready in two weeks. He described it as 'kind of scary' and criticized Sam Altman's management of OpenAI, which Musk recently led a $97.4 billion takeover bid for. Comparing OpenAI to a 'lumber company that chops down the trees' after being established as a nonprofit dedicated to saving the Amazon rainforest, Musk pointed out the stark contrast between their original mission and their current trajectory. \Musk concluded his address by announcing plans for a 'Dubai Loop' project, drawing inspiration from his work with The Boring Company, which is developing underground tunnels in Las Vegas for faster transportation. While he and the Emirati government official present offered no details about the project, Musk promised that it would be 'like a wormhole,' allowing for instant travel between distant parts of the city.
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