Elon Musk Warns Kids Are Being Trained by Social Media, Says AI Used to ‘Maximize Dopamine’
Published on May 24, 2024
Businessman Elon Musk has warned parents of the risks posed by their children spending too much time on social media, stating that artificial intelligence (AI) is effectively being used to ensure dopamine maximization. Mr. Musk, who owns the social media platform X, issued the warning while speaking at the VivaTech 2024 tech conference in Paris on Thursday, where he appeared remotely via webcam. The Tesla CEO urged parents to limit the amount of screen time they allow their children to have on social media, noting the growing risks associated with the advanced technology, particularly when it comes to addictive algorithms that keep kids scrolling online....