Elon Musk has doubled down on his warnings about the United States’ growing national debt, saying financial collapse is inevitable without the economic impact of artificial intelligence and robotics. Speaking in a wide-ranging interview with podcaster Dwarkesh Patel, alongside John Collison, Musk was asked why he pushed for aggressive spending cuts while leading the Department of Government Efficiency, despite believing that technology could eventually boost GDP and ease debt pressures. Musk said his focus was on reducing waste and fraud, even as reports suggested some across-the-board staffing cuts removed critical workers who later had to be rehired. “In the absence of AI and robotics, we’re actually totally screwed, because the national debt is piling up like crazy,” Musk said, arguing that only major productivity gains from advanced technology can prevent long-term fiscal collapse. The comments highlight Musk’s view that AI-driven economic transformation is no longer optional but essential for the future stability of the US economy. #elonmusk #robotics #AI #USEconomy
