AI will be in charge, not humans: Elon Musk
What's the story
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has made a bold prediction about the future of artificial intelligence (AI). In a video that resurfaced, he said that AI could eventually rule the world if it exceeds human intelligence by a large margin. The statement comes as concerns over AI's rapid development and capabilities continue to grow.
Power shift
AI's role in future power dynamics
Responding to a question about money's role in power dynamics, Musk said, "Well I mean actually long term the AI is going to be charged to be totally frank, not humans." He added that if AI vastly exceeds human intelligence, it is hard to imagine any humans being in charge. The billionaire emphasized the importance of ensuring that AI remains friendly.
Past forecasts
Earlier predictions about AI outsmarting humans
Musk's latest prediction echoes his earlier statements about AI. In September, he had said that AI could outsmart any single human as soon as next year and could even be smarter than all humans combined by 2030. He made these remarks during an appearance on the All-In Podcast, where he stressed the need for developing AI systems that align with human interests.
Automation concerns
AI and robots to replace all jobs, says Musk
Musk's comments come amid growing fears of automation and job loss. Responding to a post on X about Amazon's plan to replace over 160,000 jobs with robots by 2027, Musk said, "AI and robots will replace all jobs. Working will be optional, like growing your own vegetables instead of buying them from the store." His remarks highlight the potential impact of AI on employment in the future.