Elon Musk Warns of AI Control Loss Within a Decade
Elon Musk predicts that artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence within five years and believes humans will lose control over AI in the next decade. He urges leading AI companies to collaboratively address safety risks before releasing powerful AI models, as reported by Decrypt.
Elon Musk warns that artificial intelligence (AI) could outperform human intelligence within approximately five years. During a recent interview with Zanny Minton Beddoes, the editor-in-chief of The Economist, Musk asserted that humans will likely lose control over AI technology within the next decade.
Musk describes a future where AI achieves unmatched capabilities across various intellectual tasks, suggesting that virtually nothing will remain beyond its reach except for being human. He forecasts this development leading to an "age of amazing abundance" where everyone can access whatever they desire. Despite this potential abundance, he acknowledges the existential risks posed by advanced AI and the challenges of regulating its development, stating, "I can't see any way to really stop this incredible momentum of AI and robots."
The entrepreneur emphasizes the need for leading AI companies to cooperate on safety measures before launching new technologies. He proposes regular meetings among developers to discuss safety concerns and suggests sharing access to frontier models. This collaboration could help identify and address potential risks prior to public release. Musk notes that should a company fail to mitigate serious risks, government intervention may be necessary. This perspective reflects Musk's ongoing concerns regarding the trajectory of AI development and the balance between innovation and safety.
Summary based on original reporting by Jason Nelson at Decrypt, originally published Jul 27, 2026. SolanaWire does not republish source content.
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