Elon Musk says AI future has 'no jobs' in it as 'magic genie' will replace all human roles

At a gathering in Lancaster House in London, Elon Musk discussed the future of AI, foreseeing a time when human work may become obsolete. He compared AI to a "magic genie" that could eventually replace all human roles, rendering traditional jobs unnecessary. While people may still choose to work for personal satisfaction, Musk suggested that AI has the potential to perform all tasks. He noted that finding meaning in life could become a significant challenge when work is no longer a necessity.

At a gathering held in Lancaster House, London, Elon Musk talked about the future of AI and envisioned a time when human work might not be needed anymore.

Musk compared AI to a "magic genie" that could eventually take over all human jobs, making traditional work unnecessary.

Even though people might still choose to work for personal satisfaction, Musk suggested that AI could handle all tasks. He mentioned that finding meaning in life could become a significant challenge when work isn't necessary anymore.

Musk also stressed the importance of ensuring that robots and AI systems have an "off switch" for safety. He expressed concerns about the possibility of AI turning unfriendly because of software updates, highlighting the need to prevent AI from behaving in harmful ways.

During the event, Musk talked about the potential benefits of AI, such as using it for education as a tutor, which could offer universal high income instead of universal basic income.

He also discussed the idea of AI companions, especially for individuals who have difficulty with social interactions. Musk's conversation with Rishi Sunak, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, covered various aspects of AI development and its implications for society.

Musk praised London's role in AI development, ranking it second only to San Francisco. He commended the event as being historically significant and appreciated Sunak for inviting China to participate.

The discussion highlighted how AI could profoundly change the future of work and emphasized the need for ethical considerations in AI development.