For the first time, Elon Musk participated in the World Economic Forum in Davos. In front of a packed audience in the Swiss Alps, the world’s richest person painted a future where robots outnumber humans, artificial intelligence surpasses human thought – and aging can fundamentally be solved.

According to Forbes’ real-time list of billionaires, Elon Musk’s fortune amounts to about $779 billion, making him the world’s richest person. Among other things, he has become famous and successful through companies like Tesla and SpaceX.

At this year’s edition of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Musk participated as a guest and was interviewed by BlackRock CEO Larry Fink – despite previously dismissing the meeting as both elitist and boring. During the conversation, Musk and Fink touched on the topic of aliens, given Musk’s strong involvement in space.

“I’m often asked: ‘Are there aliens among us?’ And I answer: I am one, but they don’t believe me. If anyone would know whether there were aliens among us, it would be me.”

But the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and physical robots was also highlighted. According to Musk, the technology will lead to enormous :censored:6:cdd6bbaa89: economic expansion – a breakthrough he says is unprecedented in history.

“We will actually manufacture so many robots and so much AI that they will meet human needs,” said Musk, continuing:

“My prediction is that there will be more robots than humans.”

He stated that Tesla’s humanoid robot Optimus will be able to perform simpler tasks in factories before the end of this year and more advanced industrial tasks within twelve months.

“Who wouldn’t want a robot that – assuming it’s very safe – could keep an eye on your children or take care of your pets?” Musk asked the audience.

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Musk further claimed that AI will be smarter than any individual human before the end of 2026 and that within five years, it will surpass the collective intelligence of humanity.

He also said that Tesla has already rolled out robotaxi services in several American cities and expects a broad launch across the U.S. before the end of the year. The company also hopes for European approval as soon as next month, without specifying which countries are involved.

Aging: “A Very Solvable Problem”

When the conversation later turned to human lifespan, Elon Musk described aging as a technical problem rather than a biological fate.

“Aging is a very solvable problem,” he said.

“Once the cause is identified, it will be incredibly obvious to researchers.”

According to Musk, there is a strong likelihood that humans will be able to slow aging and extend life. He also spoke about the possibility that humans will be able to reverse the aging process.

Watch the full Q&A with Elon Musk here: