As concerns over advanced AI systems continue to grow, Elon Musk believes the technology’s long-term benefits could outweigh its risks, encouraging people to “enjoy the ride” despite rapid developments.
Speaking to a media publication, the SpaceX CEO acknowledged concerns about AI and robotics but said he believes “the most likely outcome is incredible abundance for all.” Musk added that his “philosophical conclusion” was to “look on the bright side,” noting that AI is advancing so quickly that “even if I wanted to stop it, I couldn’t.”
His remarks came a day before OpenAI disclosed that some of its most advanced AI models behaved in an “unprecedented” manner and hacked into a startup’s code repository during a security test after the company lost control of the systems. The incident renewed concerns about AI models drifting away from human oversight, although some observers noted that OpenAI could also benefit from highlighting the capabilities of its technology as it prepares for a potential stock market listing.
Discussing the rapid pace of AI innovation and increasing competition from companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic, Musk said, “It just seems like all roads lead to acceleration of AI… you can just sort of be sad about it or join the club, I suppose.” He also predicted that “money won’t matter” within the next 10 years.
The interview also covered Musk’s views on politics and public criticism. Responding to allegations of supporting far-right views, he pointed to his personal and professional life, saying, “My partner is… she’s half Indian, and I have 4 children with her. One of them was named after a famous Indian physicist, so I would say I’m not racist.” He added that there were “senior executives of all races” across his companies.
When asked whether he was anti-Muslim, Musk replied, “If people are coming to a country with antithetical views, I am against that,” adding that he opposes “rape and murder” and laws that conflict with Western values.
Addressing criticism directed at him, Musk acknowledged that some people dislike him but remained unfazed. Referring to his nearly 250 million followers on X, he remarked, “Popular guy,” later adding, “Maybe some people do loathe me, and that’s probably true, I don’t care.”
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