AI will destroy us all... Elon Musk's scary warning: Why did the world's richest man say this?
- bySherya
- 29 Apr, 2026
Elon Musk News: The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has warned that the day is not far off when AI will surpass human intelligence. Musk said, "I've been talking about the dangers of AI for years."

AI will destroy us all... Elon Musk's frightening warning
Elon Musk on AI: Could artificial intelligence (AI) destroy humans? The world's richest man, Elon Musk, believes so. Tesla CEO Musk has once again warned the world that if we don't take precautions, AI could spell doom for human civilization. Interestingly, Musk issued this warning not elsewhere, but within a courtroom.
A legal battle has already begun between Musk and OpenAI. Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman. He alleges that the company he founded for the "benefit of humanity" has now become a mere profit-making machine.
I've been talking about the dangers of AI for years – Musk
In the courtroom, Musk reiterated his long-standing concerns, saying he's been speaking out about the dangers of AI for years. He also recounted an interesting anecdote. According to Musk, in 2015, when he discussed AI safety with Google co-founder Larry Page, Larry Page called him a "specialist."
Musk says that Larry Page believed AI would create a "utopia," a paradise-like world, but Musk feared it could wipe out the entire human race. Musk cited two Hollywood films in court. He said, "We don't want a 'Terminator'-like future, but rather a world of hope like 'Star Trek.'"
AI will surpass human intelligence – Musk.
Musk warned that the day is not far off when AI will surpass human intelligence. In his view, the faster this technology advances, the greater the threat it poses. Musk alleges that Open-AI has betrayed its original mission and, in collaboration with Microsoft, is simply chasing money.
The trial against OpenAI, which has begun, will now continue for several weeks. This case isn't just about money or contracts, but about a future where humans and machines will coexist. Are Musk's fears justified? Or will AI truly bring a brighter future? The entire world is watching the verdict in this case.



