Elon Musk believes that artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics will make work optional for humans in less than 20 years. In a recent podcast, he stated that with advancements in AI and robotics, people will be able to “grow their own vegetables” or buy them from stores, making working a “hobby-like” activity.
Musk thinks that as AI continues to advance, it will become so efficient that humans won’t need to work for basic needs. Instead, he predicts that money will become irrelevant and poverty will disappear. In the long term, humans may use power generation as a form of currency, making traditional labor unnecessary. Musk’s vision is that with AI and robotics, people will have access to anything they want, and work will be optional.
This prediction is not new for Musk, who has spoken about his idea in the past. With companies like xAI and Grok developing advanced chatbots and robots, it seems that we are getting closer to Musk’s vision of a future where work is no longer necessary.
Source: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/elon-musk-nikhil-kamath-podcast-working-will-be-optional-in-next-20-years-elon-musks-big-prediction-9726630