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Elon Musk: “AI and robotics could increase the size of the economy by a…”

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Elon Musk Interview | The Future, Engineered | X Takeover 2025

Published July 27, 2025 | Video Starts at 30:46

Like basically anyone will be able to have any products as they want. That's the productivity gains from AI and robotics could increase the size of the economy by a factor of 10 or more. of 10 or more like it will eliminate poverty and you really will be in a situation where anyone can have anything they want. The bigger challenge may be finding meaning in life. (30:46–30:54)

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Asserts that AI and robotics could significantly boost economic growth.

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