Musk Says Humans Could Lose Control of AI Within a Decade

Elon Musk, founder of xAI, has repeatedly warned that increasingly capable artificial intelligence could pose severe risks alongside gains in productivity and scientific discovery. His latest comments come as leading technology companies race to build more powerful models, intensifying debate over whether voluntary safeguards and existing regulation can keep pace with systems that may eventually outperform people across a broad range of tasks.

Musk said AI could surpass the combined intelligence of humanity within five years and move beyond human control within 10 years. He called for xAI and other major AI developers to review one another’s models before release, arguing that cross-company scrutiny could identify dangerous capabilities earlier. The report did not specify a formal review mechanism, binding enforcement process or regulatory timetable for the proposal.