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Elon Musk Foresees AI Usurping Jobs, Heralding New Freedom

Elon Musk Foresees AI Usurping Jobs, Heralding New Freedom

Post by : Badri Ariffin

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented rate. From software development to manufacturing, AI is taking on roles once held by human workers. With major firms like TCS and Accenture dismissing thousands of staff members, anxieties surrounding potential job losses are escalating. Tech mogul Elon Musk has entered the discussion by asserting that AI and robots will ultimately replace all jobs, albeit with a hopeful twist.

Musk responded to a discussion on X regarding Amazon's intention to automate its workforce, a move that might result in over 160,000 job losses by 2027. He succinctly stated, “AI and robots will replace all jobs.” While this may seem concerning initially, Musk highlighted that this evolution could liberate humans from the grind of traditional employment. Instead of depending on jobs to survive, people might engage in personal ventures and hobbies, akin to cultivating their own vegetables instead of purchasing them.

The Future of Work: Optional Employment and Universal Income

The anxiety surrounding AI-related joblessness connects closely with financial subsistence. Nonetheless, Musk envisions a different reality. He sees a scenario where, as AI assumes labor, humans will continue to receive a “universal high income,” allowing their lifestyles to remain comfortable without the necessity of employment.

This vision of a society free from work isn't just a notion for Musk. At the VivaTech 2024 conference in Paris, he estimated an “80 percent chance” of a future filled with plentiful goods and services, enabled by AI productivity. Musk has even hinted at having personal robotic aides for everyone, drawing parallels to R2-D2 and C-3PO from Star Wars, which could manage everyday tasks.

Musk’s Commitment to Shaping an AI-Driven World

Elon Musk is taking tangible steps toward actualizing this AI-focused future. He heads xAI, a firm dedicated to AI programming, while Tesla is continuously refining the Optimus robot for real-world utility. His proactive role indicates a serious dedication to a future where automation and robotics significantly influence human existence.

While the notion of AI taking over all jobs may appear intimidating, Musk believes it could facilitate a remarkable level of freedom, creativity, and financial assurance. Currently, society finds itself at a junction between automation and possibility, and the upcoming years will determine if this bright outlook materializes.

Oct. 22, 2025 6:31 p.m. 229

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