Elon Musk says AI promises wealth and great healthcare for all, but 'jobs are going to change'
Elon Musk discussed his vision for an AI-driven future of abundance and universal high income during a meeting with tech leaders and President Trump. While acknowledging that job roles will evolve, he expressed optimism about the economic benefits of artificial intelligence.
Why it matters
Musk's perspective on AI's economic impact influences public discourse and policy discussions regarding the future of work and automation.
Elon Musk outlined his AI vision next to President Donald Trump on Tuesday. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Elon Musk says AI may herald an "age of abundance" where everyone's rich and has stellar healthcare. The Tesla and SpaceXAI CEO said that jobs will change, but that's happened throughout history. Musk spoke at the White House after joining other tech leaders in pledging to build AI responsibly. Elon Musk expects AI to create a world where everyone has lots of cash and top-notch healthcare, but says jobs will look different from today. "I think by far the most likely outcome is an age of abundance where we don't have just universal basic income, we have universal high income," the Tesla and SpaceXAI CEO told reporters following a meeting of tech leaders at the White House on Tuesday.
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