Thursday, 15 May, 2025

Elon Musk Envisions Humanoid Robots Transforming Economy, Warns Against AI Risks

At the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Riyadh, Elon Musk predicted a future populated by tens of billions of humanoid robots, likening them to "Star Wars" characters C-3PO and R2-D2. He believes this automation could lead to "universal high income" by eliminating scarcity. However, Musk cautioned against unchecked AI development, referencing "Terminator" as a dystopian outcome to avoid, and emphasized the need for responsible AI to ensure a "Star Trek"-like future.