Elon Musk made his debut appearance at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos during the 2026 annual meeting, marking a shift from his past criticisms of the event.
Appearance Details:
Musk joined as a last-minute addition to a Thursday afternoon session, participating in a fireside chat with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink. This was his first time attending since at least 2015, following years of declining invitations and public jabs at the forum, including calling it an “unelected world government” in 2023. The event, held from January 20-23, 2026, also featured leaders like President Donald Trump.
Key Predictions:
Musk forecasted that robots will outnumber humans, driven by AI and robotics creating “sustainable abundance” and unprecedented economic growth. He highlighted Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robots, predicting they would handle factory tasks by late 2026, expand to complex work soon after, and eventually perform household duties like childcare or pet care. Musk emphasized that AI could make work optional and provide everyone on Earth with a robot, reshaping global productivity.
Broader Context:
Despite prior tensions, Musk discussed Tesla’s shift toward robotics, noting 80% of its future value may come from Optimus, alongside goals like sustainable energy—though he critiqued U.S. solar tariffs. He reiterated ambitions for SpaceX, including his desire to “die on Mars, just not on impact,” amid talks on AI risks and geopolitical topics. Videos of the session are available on the WEF site and YouTube.
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Elon Musk made his debut appearance at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos during the 2026 annual meeting, marking a shift from his past criticisms of the event.
Appearance Details:
Musk joined as a last-minute addition to a Thursday afternoon session, participating in a fireside chat with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink. This was his first time attending since at least 2015, following years of declining invitations and public jabs at the forum, including calling it an “unelected world government” in 2023. The event, held from January 20-23, 2026, also featured leaders like President Donald Trump.
Key Predictions:
Musk forecasted that robots will outnumber humans, driven by AI and robotics creating “sustainable abundance” and unprecedented economic growth. He highlighted Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robots, predicting they would handle factory tasks by late 2026, expand to complex work soon after, and eventually perform household duties like childcare or pet care. Musk emphasized that AI could make work optional and provide everyone on Earth with a robot, reshaping global productivity.
Broader Context:
Despite prior tensions, Musk discussed Tesla’s shift toward robotics, noting 80% of its future value may come from Optimus, alongside goals like sustainable energy—though he critiqued U.S. solar tariffs. He reiterated ambitions for SpaceX, including his desire to “die on Mars, just not on impact,” amid talks on AI risks and geopolitical topics. Videos of the session are available on the WEF site and YouTube.
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