Elon Musk Wants To Make 'Star Trek' Real Without Everything That Makes 'Star Trek' Great
Jalopnik • • technology
Key Points:
- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Elon Musk announced a partnership between the U.S. military and Musk's Grok AI to integrate advanced machine learning into military intelligence, aiming to accelerate AI deployment across classified and unclassified networks.
- The announcement was framed as a step toward realizing a "Star Trek"-style future, with Musk envisioning rapid starship manufacturing and interstellar travel, while Hegseth echoed the theme by flashing a Vulcan salute.
- Critics highlight the irony of using "Star Trek" imagery and terminology, particularly referencing the episode "Arsenal of Freedom," which centers on the dangers of autonomous AI weapons—a cautionary tale seemingly overlooked by the partners.
- The article argues Musk and Hegset
