Elon Musk, known for his wealth and influence, recently criticized electronic voting machines (EVMs) in a social media post. He suggested they could be hacked and recommended their removal. Musk is no stranger to critiquing technology; he has previously expressed concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) and certain features in Windows.
Musk’s comments often spark global conversations. His latest post about EVMs has drawn significant attention. He questioned their security late Saturday night on the X platform (previously Twitter), sparking renewed debate in Indian politics. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called the EVM a “black box,” implying its operations are not transparent.
BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar responded to Musk, defending the integrity of Indian EVMs. Musk has a history of challenging technology, particularly AI, which he believes poses risks to employment. He has also been critical of OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, due to safety concerns.
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We should eliminate electronic voting machines. The risk of being hacked by humans or AI, while small, is still too high. https://t.co/PHzJsoXpLh
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 15, 2024
Musk’s skepticism extends to Apple’s recent partnership with OpenAI, announced at WWDC 2024. He raised privacy concerns about Apple products, including the iPhone, hinting at a potential ban in his office.
Moreover, Musk criticized Microsoft’s new Recall feature for Windows 11. This feature uses AI to log computer activity, which Musk compared to a ‘Black Mirror’ scenario—a reference to the Netflix series that depicts technological nightmares.
This is a Black Mirror episode.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 20, 2024
Definitely turning this “feature” off. https://t.co/bx1KLqLf67
He also shared a clip of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discussing the future of Windows PCs, highlighting his ongoing engagement with tech developments.