The World Economic Forum in Davos 2026 brought a surprising turn. Elon Musk, long-time critic of the Davos elite, appeared alongside Larry Fink with a vision of the future that shocked many.
His presentation covered three crucial areas: superintelligent AI, humanoid robots, and space energy infrastructure.
Superintelligent AI: Surpassing Humanity Is Around the Corner
Elon Musk presented a radically shortened timeline for AI development. While experts estimated surpassing human intelligence sometime in the mid-21st century, Musk predicted much closer milestones:
- End of 2026: AI surpasses the smartest human
- 2030-2035: AI surpasses collective intelligence of civilization
- 2026: Exponential growth with unprecedented acceleration
"While we previously talked about mid-century, now we know it will come much sooner," Musk declared. The main limitations according to him are not algorithms, but computing chips and energy infrastructure.
What's Slowing AI Development
According to Musk, there are three key limitations:
- Computing chips: Shortage of GPUs and AI chips
- Energy: Enormous electricity consumption
- Data centers: Capacity and efficiency
The solution involves mass chip production, space solar infrastructure, and orbital centers with natural cooling.
Tesla Optimus: Humanoid Robots as Solution to Demographic Crisis
The second pillar of Musk's vision was solving the demographic crisis. Europe, Japan, and China face the same problem: populations are aging faster than new generations are being born.
Tesla Optimus Specifications
- Target price: $20,000 - $30,000
- Height: 173 cm (human size)
- Weight: 57 kg (lighter than average human)
- Availability: 2026-2027 (first public sales)
"If you have elderly parents you can't find time to care for, a robot will do it for you. Safely and cheaply," Musk promised.
Economy of Abundance
Musk predicts a future where there will be more humanoid robots than humans. This vision includes:
- Fully automated production
- Cheap and unlimited services
- Elimination of poverty through abundance
- Human work as a choice for self-realization
Space Energy Revolution
Modern AI systems consume enormous amounts of electricity. Musk proposes moving infrastructure to orbit.
