TECHNOLOGYJul 23 · 12:07 UTCBUSINESS INSIDERGeorgia Hennessy ([email protected])

Elon Musk says it's worth the risk of killer AI because 'abundance for all' is more likely

Elon Musk, SpaceX CEO, has become more optimistic about AI's potential to create 'abundance for all' despite acknowledging risks like 'killer robots.' He stated AI could surpass human intelligence in five years and cited a 10-20% chance of catastrophic failure as recently as March 2025, but argues the benefits justify proceeding.

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