Elon Musk Discusses "Twitter Free Speech" and "Sustainable Energy" in Conversation with Bill Maher

Elon Musk Treads on Hot-Button Issues 'Sustainable Energy,' 'Twitter Free Speech' on Talk with Bill Maher (Image credit- Tech Times) On HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher" on Friday, April 28, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk spoke about a number of contentious topics that have come to be associated with him in recent years. Musk, who some claim has grown more conservative since purchasing Twitter last year, responded to his detractors by declaring himself to be a "moderate," according to the reports. He emphasized that he has devoted a significant portion of his life to developing sustainable energy sources, such as solar energy, electric cars, and batteries. Due to his repeated declarations that he supports "free speech" without restrictions, Musk's use of Twitter has also gained attention. Notably, the billion opposes Twitter's decision to ban former President Donald Trump's account following the Capitol riots in January 2021 (unbanning him after a resounding public vote). He has even declared that his desire to acquire the social media platform is largely driven by his belief in defending free speech. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Image credit- Tech Times[/caption] Maher discussed Twitter's image as a political echo chamber and his reluctance to use the social media platform, despite Musk's status as "the mayor of Tweettown." He remarked, "I feel like I'm wearing a blindfold and walking on a roof. I might drop off at any moment. In the middle of problems, celebrities, personalities, and more Twitter users sign up for BlueSky. You have to say, well, what does canceled mean? ", Musk responded. Yes, there are assaults and criticisms, but it doesn't mean you're out. Simply put, it indicates that others find your viewpoint offensive. Elon Musk recently voiced his worries about censorship on the social media site Twitter. Musk emphasized the value of having a virtual public forum where a variety of opinions may be expressed without concern for censorship. Musk claimed that he has discovered extensive government-driven censorship on Twitter in the interview, which he views to be a violation of the Constitution. He made mention of the "Twitter Files," which he said included proof of suppression by the dominant social media platform. Musk has often been identified as a "free speech absolutist." [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Image credit- YouTube[/caption] AI and Mars Discussion Maher then stated his perplexity and disinterest in Musk's proposal to relocate humanity to Mars. However, when they started talking about AI, their conversation became more interesting. Musk called for greater control of AI, pointing out the dangers it might present to the general public. He claimed that in order to prevent businesses from taking risky shortcuts, a regulatory authority should monitor what they are doing using AI. Musk has already discussed the potential risks associated with AI. He has long expressed concern about how, if not properly controlled, it could outsmart human intelligence and wreak damage. In an open letter published in late March, Elon Musk and a number of other business titans and AI authorities urged a temporary pause on the creation of potent AI systems.