Brief
Elon Musk says AI could create a universal high‑income era at White House briefing
Musk told reporters that AI and robotics could raise living standards worldwide, beyond universal basic income.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, addressed a White House gathering of tech leaders on September 29, 2026, saying artificial intelligence, humanoid robots and superintelligence could usher in an "age of abundance" and a "universal high income" for everyone.
Speaking alongside U.S. President Donald Trump, Musk argued that the long‑term outcome of AI would be higher medical care and overall living standards, rather than mass unemployment. He cited historical shifts such as the replacement of human calculators by electronic computers to illustrate how jobs evolve rather than disappear.
Musk emphasized that while the nature of work will change, demand for human labour could remain strong during the transition. The briefing also included Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, and House Speaker Mike Johnson, among others.
Key facts
- Elon Musk said AI, robots and superintelligence could create an "age of abundance" and a "universal high income". (gulfnews.com)
- The remarks were made at a White House AI briefing on September 29, 2026 in Washington, DC. (gulfnews.com)
- Musk sat beside President Donald Trump and was joined by Mark Zuckerberg and Speaker Mike Johnson. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Elon Musk at White House: How AI, Robots and Superintelligence Could Create an ‘Age of Abundance’ and Universal High Income”
