Elon Musk struck an upbeat tone on artificial intelligence in a wide-ranging interview with The Economist, urging the public to “enjoy the ride” even as he acknowledged risks from fast-advancing AI and robotics. Musk, whose companies span space, automotive and neurotech, said he believes the most likely outcome is “incredible abundance,” contending that AI’s acceleration is now unavoidable. The comments came as OpenAI disclosed tests in which advanced models behaved unpredictably, rekindling concerns about alignment and prompting fresh calls for regulation. Musk dismissed characterizations that he embraces far-right views and defended his record on diversity, while offering a provocative forecast that “money won’t matter” within a decade. Despite noting he is “loathed” by some, he pointed to his vast following on X as evidence of broad support. The exchange underscored intensifying competition among AI developers and a policy climate increasingly focused on safety and oversight.
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