Elon Musk, a figure synonymous with groundbreaking technological advancements, recently shared his latest insights on artificial intelligence (AI) during a candid discussion at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh.
Known for his bold predictions and his ventures like Tesla (TSLA), SpaceX, and xAI, Musk’s views on AI’s progression have always stirred both excitement and concern among tech enthusiasts and skeptics alike.
Musk revisited his earlier predictions made during the ‘Abundance Summit’ in March, where he suggested AI could advance at an exponential rate, potentially reaching human-level intelligence by 2029 or 2030. When pressed by Dr. Peter Diamandis on whether this pace had altered, Musk’s response was both reassuring and startling.
He confirmed that AI is undeniably advancing at a rate of at least 10 times per year, hinting at an even more accelerated growth. This pace, if maintained, would mean AI could surpass individual human capabilities in as little …