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Musk warns AI could outpace humans, 1B robots threaten jobs

7/27/2026

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Elon Musk told The Economist AI could exceed the combined intelligence of all humans in about five years.
He warned a massive global thermonuclear war could derail that outcome.
He projected up to one billion humanoid robots could exist within five years, replacing manual labour.
The International Monetary Fund says about 40 % of jobs face AI disruption.

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Elon Musk told The Economist AI could exceed the combined intelligence of all humans in about five years.
He warned a massive global thermonuclear war could derail that outcome.
He projected up to one billion humanoid robots could exist within five years, replacing manual labour.
The International Monetary Fund says about 40 % of jobs face AI disruption.