Billionaire Elon Musk addressed the gathering of the World Economic Forum in the Swiss town of Davos Thursday evening. It is his first time there, after years of publicly criticising the annual conclave of political and business elites. He laid out the goals for his companies: deploying humanoid robots developed by Tesla on factory floors and acheiving full reusability of SpaceX rockets.
Elon Musk At Davos LIVE: SpaceX CEO Explains AI Data Centre Science
Elon Musk explained that having artificial intelligence data centres in space will conserve energy. Using Sun-facing solar panels to power the centre and placing a radiator to block rays so as to keep the machines cool in near-zero temperature will be very energy efficient.
"This could be true in 2-3 years."
Elon Musk At Davos LIVE: Top Space Goal For 2026
The major breakthrough SpaceX is hoping to achieve this year is full reusability of rockets, said Elon Musk. "It will be a profound invention. The cost of access to space will drop by a factor of hundred."
Elon Musk At Davos LIVE: Tesla Optimus Coming To Market Next Year
"Humanoid robotics will advance very quickly. By the end of this year, Tesla Optimus robots could be deployed for an industrial environment. We could be selling those robots from next year," said Elon Musk.
Elon Musk At Davos LIVE: Solar-Powered AI Satellites
SpaceX will launch solar-powered AI satellites, said Elon Musk. He said harnessing the power of the Sun will be the most important function for human advancement.
Elon Musk At Davos LIVE: AI Is Becoming Cheaper
"AI companies will seek as many customers as they can. The cost of AI is plummeting every year," said Elon Musk.
Elon Musk At Davos LIVE: Reversing Ageing Possible, Says Musk
"I think we will be able to solve ageing. I think we will figure out ways to extend life and reverse ageing, highly likely," Elon Musk said.
Elon Musk At Davos LIVE: Tesla As A Pioneer Of Robotics, AI
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Elon Musk At Davos LIVE: Expanding Human Footprint Beyond Earth
"My goal is to maximise the future of human civilization and expand consciousness beyond Earth. SpaceX is advancing rocket technology to an extent that humans can expand to the Moon and Mars. Life as we know it is precarious and delicate," Elon Musk said.
Elon Musk At Davos LIVE: 'What Should I Say?'
Elon Musk asked his over 200 million followers on X, what he should say at his Davos speech.
Elon Musk At Davos LIVE: Change Of Position?
Elon Musk will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos for the first time today, marking a striking reversal for the entrepreneur who has publicly criticised the annual gathering of political and business elites. He will join BlackRock CEO Larry Fink on a panel.
Musk has previously slammed the annual Davos gathering as elitist, unaccountable and disconnected from ordinary people. He has repeatedly mocked Davos on his social media platform X, calling it "boring" and saying the WEF is "an unelected world government that the people never asked for and don't want."
Elon Musk At Davos LIVE: Political Plays Of Tesla Chief
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, is far too familiar with politics across both sides of the Atlantic. After championing Trumpism is America, the SpaceX founder has dabbled in European politics, regularly promoting far-right viewpoints in places like Germany, the UK, and France.
Musk has been a strong critic of EU immigration policies, that he alleges have allowed people from Africa and the Middle East flood the continent and change its demography. He has appeared in rallies of far-right parties like the AFD in Germany and the Reform Party in Britain.