Elon Musk predicts humanoid robots could outnumber humans by 2040

Elon Musk stated at a conference in Saudi Arabia that he believes humanoid robots could outnumber humans by 2040. He predicts that every country will have multiple AI systems and a significant number of robots. Currently, the global human population is about 8.2 billion, with projections suggesting it could reach 9.2 billion by 2040. Musk's comments highlight the potential importance of Tesla's Optimus robot project in the company's future. Musk also mentioned that the Optimus robot could cost under $30,000 and aims to be a highly popular product. He envisions it performing various tasks, including childcare and dog walking.