Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, sparked debate Wednesday wiht predictions about the future of work and the role of money in society [[1]]. Speaking at the U.S.-saudi investment forum, Musk posited a future where advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics could fundamentally alter the economic landscape, potentially decoupling employment from basic needs [[2]]. These remarks come amid ongoing discussions about the potential societal impact of rapidly evolving AI technologies and their potential to reshape industries globally [[3]].
Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of X, believes artificial intelligence will fundamentally reshape the future of humanity, potentially rendering traditional employment “optional” and diminishing the value of money.
Speaking at the U.S.-Saudi investment forum in Washington D.C. on Wednesday evening, the 54-year-old Musk predicted that work as it is currently understood could become a matter of choice within the next 10 to 20 years.
“It will be like exercising or playing video games or something like that,” Musk said, according to a report from People.
