[pron]

> With a virtual mind, you probably have a good understanding of how things work and be able to edit them trivially

We can't explain the inner workings of deep-learning NNs today (hell, it seems like we can't even explain emergent behavior in a simulation game), so you think we'll be able to understand and edit a mind? All signs point to the contrary.

> but there's no reason to assume that with artificial beings.

But there is. We can't even fine tune complex software that's a far cry from AI.

> Except guys like Musk are helping move that number farther and farther into the future

I seriously doubt that even the venerable Elon Musk could have such a profound effect on the progress of humanity.

> It just shows how easy it is for guys like Musk to make people scared.

Oh, Elon Musk scares me, but that has absolutely nothing to do with AI.