On April 28th, at the OpenAI trial, Elon Musk publicly revealed the horrifying truth about his “old friend” Larry Page – co-founder of Google.
What he said sparked outrage throughout the tech world.
In his testimony, which lasted over two hours, Musk recounted a fateful conversation in 2015.
At that time, he warned Larry Page – then CEO of Google – about the risk that AI could wipe out humanity.
Page’s reaction? Not a worried, not a serious discussion, but a cold, sarcastic remark that shocked Musk: “You’re a speciesist.”
What did that mean? Page argued that Musk was “discriminating” against AI, unreasonably prioritizing humans.
He viewed AI as something that deserved free development, even potentially replacing humanity, rather than something that needed strict control.
“I think having a counterweight to Google was absolutely necessary.
At that time, Google didn’t seem to care at all about AI safety,” Musk declared to the jury, his voice filled with indignation.
The story didn’t end there.
Musk revealed he had to “fight” fiercely to recruit Ilya Sutskever – OpenAI’s most important AI scientist – from Google.
Larry Page tried to keep Sutskever at all cosTS. After Musk succeeded, Page refused to speak to him again.
The friendship completely shattered because of a dispute about the future of humanity.
Betrayal from an Old Friend
Millions are furious.
The two were once close friends in the tech world, sharing dreams of a great future.
Yet, simply because Musk dared to say “humans must come first,” Larry Page has turned him into an enemy, a stupid “speciesist.”
The online community exploded:
“Larry Page considers AI more important than human lives? This is the most dangerous mindset of the century!”
“Musk lost an old friend but saved humanity.
Page is willing to betray humanity so Google can lead.”
“Speciesist? So, worrying about preventing humanity from being wiped out by AI is discrimination? What kind of logic is that, Larry?”
The outrage isn’t limited to Musk’s fans.
Many AI experts, scientists, and ordinary users have spoken out against Page’s disregard for humanity.
They argue that this is the clearest evidence that Google (and DeepMind) has been racing to develop AI without prioritizing human safety.
Musk further revealed a shocking detail: In 2015, he spent an hour in a private meeting with former President Barack Obama solely to warn about the threat of AI, instead of seeking preferential treatment for Tesla or SpaceX.
Meanwhile, Google was “sleeping” on a pile of dangerous technology.
This is not just personal drama.
This is the biggest ideological battle today:
Musk’s faction – Prioritize safety, control AI to protect humanity.
Page/Google’s faction – Unlimited progress, accept the risk of extinction for AI to develop.
More and more evidence is emerging that Musk is right to be concerned.
AI models are becoming increasingly powerful and difficult to control.
And if leaders like Larry Page continue to disregard the risk to their survival, then humanity is truly gambling with its own future.
Elon Musk concluded his presentation with a cold but powerful statement:
“I always stand with humanity.
If AI and humanity clash, I choose humanity.”
This statement is spreading like wildfire.
It’s not just a court testimony.
It’s a public declaration of war against the “AI First” mindset that some tech giants are pursuing.
How are you feeling right now?
Are you outraged by Larry Page’s disregard for human life?
Or do you think Musk is dramatizing things for PR purposes for xAI and Grok?
Comment below and share your true opinion.
Because this time, it’s not just a dispute between two giants – it’s a battle that will decide the future of all humanity.
