Elon Musk stated that artificial intelligence could become smarter than all of humanity in about five years.

The founder of SpaceX, Elon Musk, stated in an interview with The Economist that artificial intelligence could surpass the combined intelligence of humanity in the next five years, advancing at a rapid pace. Musk believes that progress in the field of AI cannot be stopped and acknowledges the risks associated with this accelerated development.

He suggests that the main companies in the field should hold regular meetings to discuss safety issues and to review AI models before their launch. Musk emphasizes that, in the event that a company ignores warnings about serious risks, authorities should intervene.

He also mentions that, although AI can bring enormous benefits, there are also major risks that require regulation. These statements join the global debate on regulating increasingly advanced AI systems.