Baku: Elon Musk has expressed his belief that humanity should continue advancing artificial intelligence, even if there are risks involved. In a recent interview with Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor in chief of The Economist, Musk shared his thoughts on the potential dangers and benefits of AI development.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, Musk acknowledged that the risk of AI and robots going catastrophically wrong is "not zero." However, he mentioned that he has made peace with moving forward despite these risks. Musk stated his philosophical stance on the matter by emphasizing the potential for "abundance for all" as a likely outcome. He explained that the momentum of AI and robotics is unstoppable and that pressing a hypothetical stop button might not be the best course of action.

Musk predicted that AI could surpass the sum of human intelligence within five years, potentially ushering in an era of incredible abundance where people can have whatever they desire, assuming no major setbacks like a global thermonuclear conflict occur. While Musk has historically issued warnings about AI's potential dangers, his recent outlook has been more optimistic. He noted that the likelihood of AI-related catastrophe has decreased in his view, with his past statements including comparisons of AI to "summoning the demon" and warnings that it could be more dangerous than nuclear weapons.

In contrast, Musk's recent forecasts suggest a more positive future. He has spoken about the irrelevance of saving for retirement due to AI advancements and predicted that AI and robotics could make work optional, potentially leading to a "universal high income." Despite skepticism from figures like "The Big Short" investor Michael Burry, who called Musk's claims "false," the billionaire remains hopeful about the benefits AI could bring to society.