At the World Economic Forum, Elon Musk predicted that by the year 2030, artificial intelligence will surpass the combined intelligence of all humans. He expressed confidence that AI would achieve this milestone by the end of 2023. Among the key points from his address were:
- The elimination of poverty. Musk suggested that automation will drive down the cost of goods, making "Universal High Income" a feasible alternative to traditional welfare systems as resource scarcity fades away.
- The quest for extraterrestrial life. In a light-hearted moment, Musk humorously claimed he might be an alien, while noting that SpaceX operates over 9,000 satellites without encountering any alien spacecraft.
- The rise of robotic companions. Musk announced that Tesla aims to launch its Optimus robot for sale by late 2027, with projections indicating that by 2040, the number of robots could reach 10 billion, outnumbering humans on the planet. He posed the question, "Who wouldn't want a robot to, assuming it's very safe, watch over your kids or care for your pets?"
Would you be interested in having a robot like that?
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