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Elon Musk says: money will be irrelevant soon thanks to AI and robotics

2 days ago
  • #AI and Robotics
  • #Universal Basic Income
  • #Future of Work
  • Elon Musk predicts work will be optional in 10-20 years, comparing it to choosing to grow vegetables.
  • Musk envisions a future with millions of robots enhancing productivity, making jobs voluntary.
  • He suggests 'universal high income' could sustain a world without necessary work, similar to universal basic income.
  • Economists question the feasibility of Musk's vision, citing high costs and slow adoption of robotics and AI.
  • AI and robotics may not scale quickly enough to replace jobs as anticipated, despite rapid AI advancements.
  • Political and social challenges, like wealth inequality and the need for inclusive growth, complicate the transition.
  • Musk and others ponder the existential question of human purpose in a world where AI and robots outperform humans.