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Elon Musk Warns AI Key to Avoid U.S. Bankruptcy

2/8/2026

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  • Elon Musk, Tesla CEO, warned the U.S. faces financial doom without AI and robotics and could prevent bankruptcy.
  • He cited the $38.5 trillion national debt and said interest payments exceed the military budget.
  • Musk predicted a deflationary impact from increased output.
  • The U.S. dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency provides some advantages.
  • The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget warned a fiscal crisis is likely without corrective measures.