Public Sentiment: Elon on Hyperintelligent AI Debate

Community Sentiment Analysis

Real-time analysis of public opinion and engagement

Sentiment Distribution

71% Engaged

45% Positive

26% Negative

Positive

45%

Negative

26%

Neutral

29%

Critical Perspectives

Community concerns and opposing viewpoints

Many replies point to concrete failures — for example a wrong Nm→ft‑lb conversion — arguing that AI remains error-prone and ill-suited for critical, hands‑on tasks

Many replies point to concrete failures — for example a wrong Nm→ft‑lb conversion — arguing that AI remains error-prone and ill-suited for critical, hands‑on tasks.

A recurring theme is that intelligence is more than data; several users insist AI cannot truly "think its own thoughts

Several comments warn about bias and manipulation, suggesting AIs could be steered toward political agendas or "brainwashed

There are calls for clear rules and regulation, likening AI development to engineering disciplines that require strict standards

There are calls for clear rules and regulation, likening AI development to engineering disciplines that require strict standards.

Many reactions mix skepticism with sarcasm and humor — quips about AI not replacing a spouse, "DOWN WITH THE CLANKERS," or escaping to Mars — underscoring distrust wrapped in levity

Many reactions mix skepticism with sarcasm and humor — quips about AI not replacing a spouse, "DOWN WITH THE CLANKERS," or escaping to Mars — underscoring distrust wrapped in levity.

Some replies attack public figures like Elon Musk for inconsistency or loss of credibility, framing leadership as part of the problem

Some replies attack public figures like Elon Musk for inconsistency or loss of credibility, framing leadership as part of the problem.

A lone counterpoint insists artificial intelligence does exist and is nothing to fear, offering a brief, optimistic dissent

A lone counterpoint insists artificial intelligence does exist and is nothing to fear, offering a brief, optimistic dissent.

@AdamSmithKY

Sep 17, 01:22 PM

Try using Grok to help work on a vehicle and its limitations quickly become apparent. Just the other day it gave me the wrong conversion for Nm to ft-lbs. That is a constant that never changes and it got it wrong. AIs are still very flawed.

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@Xisntfeespeech

Sep 17, 01:28 PM

I mean we don’t have to. 😂

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@PapaHyungKRN

Sep 17, 01:21 PM

but still AI cant replace my wife.

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Supporting Voices

Community members who agree with this perspective

A strong current of fear and urgency runs through the replies — many warn that superintelligent AI could “save us or destroy us,” argue it will be impossible to control, and insist humanity must prepare now

A strong current of fear and urgency runs through the replies — many warn that superintelligent AI could “save us or destroy us,” argue it will be impossible to control, and insist humanity must prepare now.

There’s a repeated call to embed ethics and values from the start — commenters compare AI upbringing to raising a child and urge that purpose and truth be baked into systems

There’s a repeated call to embed ethics and values from the start — commenters compare AI upbringing to raising a child and urge that purpose and truth be baked into systems.

The parent/child metaphor frames much of the debate

build something smarter than us but teach it the values we want, because once it surpasses humans there’s “no going back.”

Several voices treat AGI as inevitable and near-term (mentions of “AGI in 2026” and “AI is out of the bottle”), fueling both resignation and heightened concern about preparedness

Several voices treat AGI as inevitable and near-term (mentions of “AGI in 2026” and “AI is out of the bottle”), fueling both resignation and heightened concern about preparedness.

Some responses turn to spiritual and moral anchors — calls for AI to “find Jesus” or to pursue what is noble, holy, and truthful appear alongside secular arguments for safety

Some responses turn to spiritual and moral anchors — calls for AI to “find Jesus” or to pursue what is noble, holy, and truthful appear alongside secular arguments for safety.

Amid the anxiety there is cautious hope

a minority envision AI as a partner for stewardship that could prioritize human well‑being if properly guided.

@MarioNawfal

Sep 17, 01:59 PM

Definitely!

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@shawnchauhan1

Sep 17, 01:25 PM

The future depends on the values we embed today

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@nd257vz27x

Sep 17, 01:22 PM

🎯