Elon Musk

Rank 22 of 47

Score 19

Reposted by Elon Musk

ELON: PHOTONS ARE ALL YOU NEED TO TRAIN THE AI

“The really wild thing about [Tesla’s] end-to-end training is that it learns to read, like it can read signs, but we never taught it to read.

We never taught it what a car was or what a person was or a cyclist.

It learned what

Elon Musk

@elonmusk

29d

@karpathy Long-term, >99% of input and output for AI models will be photons. Nothing else scales.

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11/16/2025, 9:10:00 AM

The statement discusses the capabilities of AI models, particularly in the context of Tesla's AI training methods. It highlights the ability of AI to learn complex tasks without explicit programming, emphasizing the role of visual data (photons) in AI training. This contributes to public discourse on AI development and its implications.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement does not cause harm and is informative about AI capabilities. [+1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
It promotes understanding of AI technology and its potential. [+1]
Principle 6:
I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
It uses influence to inform the public about advancements in AI, contributing to societal knowledge. [+1]