Elon Musk said Tesla’s Optimus robot may debut by end-2026 and AI could surpass human intelligence by 2030.

Elon Musk made his first appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, predicting that Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus could be available to the public by the end of 2026, capable of handling complex tasks like childcare and eldercare. He forecasted that artificial intelligence would surpass human intelligence individually by the end of 2026 and collectively by 2030 or 2031. Musk emphasized the potential for robots to outnumber humans and drive an economic boom, while also expressing optimism about human longevity and space exploration. Despite past controversies involving his AI tools and social media platforms, he was not questioned on those issues during the event.