Elon Musk Warns Kids Are Being Trained by Social Media, Says AI Used to ‘Maximize Dopamine’

‘A lot of social media is bad for kids, as there is extreme competition between social media AIs to maximize dopamine!’ Mr. Musk said.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk reacts during the UK Artificial Intelligence Safety Summit at Bletchley Park, in central England, on Nov. 1, 2023. Leon Neal/AFP via Getty Images

Businessman Elon Musk has warned parents of the risks posed by their children spending too much time on social media, stating that artificial intelligence (AI) is effectively being used to ensure dopamine maximization.

Mr. Musk, who owns the social media platform X, issued the warning while speaking at the VivaTech 2024 tech conference in Paris on Thursday, where he appeared remotely via webcam.