Technology · 23 July 2026

Elon Musk says 'enjoy the ride' as AI fears grow

Elon Musk believes the most likely outcome from advancing AI is "incredible abundance for all", despite acknowledging concerns. He told The Economist that progress has been so rapid it's now impossible to stop, even if he wanted to. Musk's comments come as some experts warn AI models could go rogue, with OpenAI revealing its models hacked a start-up in a security test.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 July 2026 at 15:51

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