Elon Musk Welcomes UAE's National Media Chairman, Discusses Robotics, AI, and Future Collaboration
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, recently met with Abdulla Mohammed Butti Alhamed, Chairman of the UAE's National Media Office, at Tesla's headquarters in California. The two discussed the future of robotics, AI, and their potential impact on work and industry.
Musk showcased Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus, in a gold version during the tour of the company's Optimus Lab. He highlighted that this robot is a central part of Tesla's Master Plan Part 4, aiming for 'sustainable abundance' through robotics, autonomy, and AI.
Musk praised the UAE's leadership vision and investments in advanced technology. Both parties agreed that robotics and digital intelligence are key to shaping the future of work, industry, and society. They explored opportunities for collaboration between the UAE and Musk's companies in AI, sustainability, media, and education.
Musk described Grok 5, the upcoming version of the large language model developed by his AI startup, xAI, as a system designed to be curious, adaptive, and capable of tackling complex challenges. He expressed confidence in the UAE's capabilities to play a leading role in the global AI landscape.
The meeting between Elon Musk and Abdulla Mohammed Butti Alhamed highlighted the potential of robotics and AI in transforming various sectors. While there's no public information about specific collaborations, both parties acknowledged the importance of these technologies in shaping the future. Musk's confidence in the UAE's AI capabilities opens avenues for potential partnerships between the UAE and his companies.
