Elon Musk: “I Want to Die on Mars”

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Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, who has often criticised the World Economic Forum, appeared at Davos on Thursday, and he challenged U.S. energy policies and announced ambitious timelines for his technology projects. spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos about his big ideas for the future. In a conversation with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, Musk shared bold plans and criticised current policies. Although he supports U.S. President Donald Trump, Musk criticised Washington’s approach to renewable energy. He said high tariffs on solar panels are “artificial” barriers slowing clean energy. 

Musk argued that just a small amount of land in sunny states like Nevada or New Mexico could power the whole U.S., questioning the focus on fossil fuels. Looking ahead, Musk spoke about an era of “sustainable abundance.” Tesla plans to release humanoid robots called Optimus by late 2027. He said robots could outnumber humans and boost the economy, but warned that artificial intelligence must be carefully managed to avoid dangerous outcomes.

Musk also said European regulators may soon approve Tesla’s self-driving technology, even as his AI chatbot Grok faces criticism for generating inappropriate content.

Musk joked he wants to die on Mars, “but not on impact”, showing his long-term dream of making life multi-planetary, even as debates over energy, AI, and regulation continue on Earth.