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Elon Musk Predicts AGI by 2026, Spurs Investment

12/19/2025

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Elon Musk, founder of xAI, says the company could achieve artificial general intelligence by 2026.
He previously claimed AGI would be reached by 2025.
In a recent meeting, he cited $20 billion to $30 billion in annual funding and rapid scaling.
xAI remains a newcomer in a field led by OpenAI and Google.
Musk's optimism drives interest and investment in the sector.

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Story summary

Elon Musk, founder of xAI, says the company could achieve artificial general intelligence by 2026.
He previously claimed AGI would be reached by 2025.
In a recent meeting, he cited $20 billion to $30 billion in annual funding and rapid scaling.
xAI remains a newcomer in a field led by OpenAI and Google.
Musk's optimism drives interest and investment in the sector.