BREAKING: Elon Musk on Optimus, and a future where money may not matter in his new interview with CCTV: “If you think like Star Wars, where you had C-3PO and R2-D2, and they were friendly, helpful robots. Well, wouldn't it be great if everyone could have their own personal C-3PO R2-D2? But even better than that, like more productive. That could take care of elderly parents, guardian and watch over the children. Or be a teacher, like an individualized tutor to your child. And taking care of any jobs that you can think of. I think everyone would like to have a future where they can have their own personal robots. And then I think you'll see many companies where it's one person with hundreds, maybe thousands of robots. Like physical robots as well as digital robots. So the productivity of one person will be greatly amplified. And my prediction is that there will be effectively universal high income. In fact, it's not clear to me that money will even matter in the future.”

Sep 23, 2026 · 4:12 AM UTC

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If money stops being important in the future what will be the payment method??? Will all the goods and services be free?? What's the benefit for those who own the technology??
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That’s amazing and nice but wanted affect. I don’t know jobs and things for people we’ll take away a lot of jobs. Where are those people go? I don’t know it’s double edge sword. I guess I’m not quite sure how it’s gonna work out until it comes you know @elonmusk @cb_doge @CCTV @JeanneBauer42
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Great, now I can outsource my chores and blame the robot when the laundry develops sentience 🤖
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R2 had spunk.
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Absolutely love the idea of having my own Optimus robot! Of course I see that as safety security helpfulness. Allowing me to live my life in freedom.
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I would love an Optimus to help me carry my handicapped daughter in and out of her wheelchair to her bed, the car, the shower etc.. I am getting old and she is getting heavier.. 😊😊😊
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Absolutely, R2 was the most vulgar character ever created, beeped every word he said, ill take 50
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Elon’s way
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It's a promising future which we have yet to seen but definitely something to look forward to. Provided i can live to see it.
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The extended-range model FAT1000.
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😳❤️🤖
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As a senior citizen I hope it happens soon!!! I’m 64! I’d volunteer for a beta program without hesitation!!!
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Replying to @cb_doge @CCTV
How do the materials and energy required to make all these wonderful things become both free and freely available?
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Dude talks a good game but is very full of shxt. He created Tesla cars but still hasn't made an affordable model for low income people. If you don't have good credit, a down payment, and a hefty monthly care note, you won't get a Tesla. That's precisely how his robots will be.
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Elon Musk needs to do some homework—he needs to study politics and history.
This is CCP propaganda at its finest. There is no “win-win cooperation” with the world’s biggest opponent of freedom and liberty. Here’s the real truth behind Xi Jinping’s agenda @ChineseEmbinUS.
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Is this interview on @YouTube @grok?
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Replying to @cb_doge @CCTV
Sounds good, but every other billionaire seems bound and determined to vector any wealth these robots provide exclusively to themselves.
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Personal Robots 🤖 (Optimus) is going to change our world !The new Era of a brighter and prosperous society on earth ! 🌍
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We are far from ready to be productive without money involved. I see @elonmusk's point, but many things have to change first—for instance, that society sees value in the exchange of services rather than simplifying it with money. His comment may seem privileged considering his wealth ranks among the top 5 wealthiest people on the planet, but once money stops being something to worry about you can shift toward a new way of living. That's a reality the current financial system will not allow to emerge easily.
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Of course money will matter. Who will own the robots? If there’s no “money” broadly defined, thieves will rule the world. Then we will all just die, and it won’t be the robots that do us in.
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My only question is how could lower income people pay for them, if they are eliminating those jobs?
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My personal opinion is that there will be a base/median income, and that is you want more than that, you’ll still have to figure out how to get it. The rich will still have what others don’t
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"Open the pod door HAL" - this distant early warning should never be forgotten.
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I still don't understand, why anyone would produce anything (even with robots) if they are not going to get paid properly for it? And likewise, how people are able to buy anything (extra or nice), if they don't have work and money comes from government?
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I am willing to have a soulmate robot because I can’t trust humans anymore as most humans are greedy they don’t love anything but just money and materials, they can betray anyone to get benefits
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All of these billionaires, including Musk, think they have the right to decide our future instead of us deciding theirs.
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Privacy is more important. Although almost moot in today's world due to unwarranted surveillance. It still matters and is the heart of freedom. The artificial/fake/agendad intelligence is a hindrance to humans ability to remain self sufficient and ultimately free.
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I am still confused. How do we get money to pay for things if we don’t need to work. Am missing that part.
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When material concerns disappear it follows that the social aspects of life become attractive and interesting. What can I do for us as a civilization ?
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Universal high income is a great plan from the guy who sells the robots. The dealership owner always thinks the car payments will work out fine.
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Elon, don’t know where you get the idea that “ everyone of us would like to have a Robot????…. This could not be further from the truth!!!!….Perhaps, you need to come off that cloud nine and work on more “ real “ and important things like all the “ scammers “ impersonating you here on X !…. Did you know they even use a “ fake “ copy of your passport trying to proof that they are “ you”?Didn’t think it appropriate to post it on line but I have it, if you want “ proof!”
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I find it horrific to think robots would substitute for HUMAN caring, especially for our children @elonmusk . They need to be raised and taken care of with softness and human touch….not metal.
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Jesus is coming back before this all comes to fruition.
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Yes and hopefully instead of the government paying for the help for disabled pensioner that money can go to the bankable value of buying the robot it’s about $300000, inefficiently per year tensioner
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