During an interview with The Economist, Musk stated that the capabilities of cutting-edge AI models are rapidly improving. He suggested that major AI laboratories should give each other time to review safety issues before releasing new models, and report potential risks separately to the governments in Washington and Beijing. He emphasized that this collaborative mechanism should not only involve American companies, but also Chinese AI developers.

Putting aside personal grievances for the benefit of the world

When asked if he would be willing to collaborate with Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, Musk responded, "If we have to talk at the end, we will talk," and added, "For the benefit of the world, I am willing to set aside our personal differences." Musk and Altman are considered two of the biggest rivals in the AI industry. Musk has long accused Altman and OpenAI of straying from the company's original nonprofit mission to pursue commercial interests, leading to multiple lawsuits. Musk has frequently criticized Altman on social media. This public statement of willingness to cooperate marks a rare signal of easing tensions between the two on AI safety issues.

Opposing the ban on Chinese AI, believing China will eventually break through in lithography machines

Musk also explicitly opposed the practice of U.S. companies prohibiting the use of Chinese AI models, arguing that such restrictions would hardly slow down China's AI development. He believes that even if the U.S. continues to restrict China's access to the most advanced technologies, Chinese AI developers will continue to make progress. He also believes that China will eventually solve the problem of insufficient AI chip supply through independent R&D of lithography machines. This statement is notable in the current context of Sino-U.S. technological competition and reflects Musk's consistent advocacy for global collaboration in AI safety governance.