18 July 2025 Musk says we're in the most interesting time in history while highlighting the importance of safe and "truth-seeking" AI. Comments Interestingly, Elon Musk, who's particularly vocal about all things AI, recently shared a different account during xAI's Grok 4 Live Demo event. The billionaire claimed that we're at the beginning of an immense explosion of intelligence. "The intelligence Big Bang," Musk added (via vitrupo on x). “We're at the beginning of an immense intelligence explosion. The intelligence Big Bang.”Elon Musk says Grok will eventually fuse with Optimus, so it can test ideas in the real world.Think of AI as a super genius child. You can guide it with truthful, honorable values. But it… pic.twitter.com/Z6dhx2Ztu0July 10, 2025 According to Elon Musk: "Ultimately, the thing that will make the biggest difference is being able to interact with the real world via humanoid robots. So we combine Grok with Optimus, and it can actually interact with the real world and figure out if it is a formulate hypothesis and then confirm if that it is true or not." The executive claims that we're currently in the most interesting time in history to be alive. However, he insists that key players must ensure that we have "good" AI, reiterating the importance of safety as the technology continues to advance. He added that it's paramount for AI to be maximally truth-seeking. Get the Windows Central Newsletter All the latest news, reviews, and guides for Windows and Xbox diehards. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. For context, Musk painted a picture of a super genius child, who will ultimately outsmart you, but you can still instill the "right" values and encourage them to be truthful and honourable. It is increasingly becoming apparent that there's a dire need for regulation and elaborate measures to prevent these sophisticated AI systems from spiralling out of control and potentially causing harm to humanity.