'AI could increase birth rates': Musk's bizarre claim
On August 21, 2025, Elon Musk tweeted that AI might actually raise birth rates by influencing the part of our brains responsible for emotions.
He even suggested AI could be designed to make this happen.
It's a bold claim, especially since most headlines about AI focus on jobs or ethics—not population growth.
Musk's comments come as more people turn to AI chatbots
Musk's comments come as more people turn to AI chatbots like his own Grok for emotional support, which can feel comforting but sometimes leads to more loneliness instead of real connection.
Plus, in richer countries, high costs and economic pressures keep birth rates low—something technology alone hasn't solved yet.
The article expresses skepticism that programming AI could fundamentally shift human behavior on such a big scale, but Musk's take is sparking discussions about how tech might shape our future families.