- Tech billionaire Elon Musk has predicted that artificial intelligence will eventually mean that no one will have to work.
- He was speaking to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during an unusual "in conversation" event at the end of this week's summit on AI.
- The 50-minute interview included a prediction by Mr Musk that the tech will make paid work redundant.
- He also warned of humanoid robots that "can chase you anywhere".
- The pair talked about how London was a leading hub for the AI industry and how the technology could transform learning.
- The chat took some darker turns too, with Mr. Sunak recognizing the "anxiety" people have about jobs being replaced, and the pair agreeing on the need for a "referee" to keep an eye on the super-computers of the future.
The duo also discussed the potential benefits of AI, with Musk saying: "One of my sons has trouble making friends and an AI friend would be great for him." Reflecting on how AI can help individuals trying to learn online, Musk hailed the AI as potentially "the best and most patient tutor".
Elon Musk ended up ticking every box for the embattled UK Prime Minister who remains unpopular in the country, according to the polls. Musk praised London as a destination for AI companies and hailed the AI Safety Summit's purported achievements that the owner of social media platform X, formerly Twitter, himself made fun of hours before the summit was to begin. Musk also backed Sunak's decision to invite China to the summit, a decision the Conservative Party leader faced flak for from his party colleagues. "Thank you for inviting them," Musk said. "Having them here is essential. If they’re not participants, it’s pointless." (With inputs from agencies)