**Five Years to the Turning Point** The richest person on the planet has once again made a bold prediction about the future of artificial intelligence. According to Musk, in about five years, AI will reach a level that will allow it to perform almost any task better than humans. The only exception, according to the businessman, will be the human experience itself — emotions, personal experiences, and the “ability to be human.” In the billionaire's opinion, the speed of development of modern language models and computing technologies significantly exceeds expectations from just a few years ago. This is why a milestone that once seemed a distant future could be reached as early as the beginning of the next decade. Musk also believes that artificial intelligence is capable of surpassing not only individual specialists but also the collective intelligence of all humanity. This means that next-generation systems will be able to analyze vast amounts of data more effectively, create scientific hypotheses, develop technologies, and make complex decisions in various fields. **A World of Abundance** Despite numerous warnings about the threats of AI, Musk is increasingly speaking about the potential benefits of this technology. In his view, if humanity can avoid global catastrophes (primarily large-scale military conflicts), the development of artificial intelligence will lead to unprecedented economic growth. The combination of superintelligent algorithms and robotics will significantly reduce the cost of producing goods and services. In the long run, this could lead to an era where most material goods become significantly more accessible, and many familiar limitations related to resource scarcity and high production costs will remain in the past. However, such assessments are not shared by everyone: many researchers believe that the spread of AI will indeed accelerate scientific progress and increase labor productivity, but at the same time will lead to serious transformations in the job market. Various forecasts suggest that automation could replace millions of jobs, especially in areas related to information processing and performing routine intellectual operations. **The Main Question** At the same time, Musk has not abandoned his previous concerns. He acknowledges that the risk of losing control over superintelligent systems cannot be completely ruled out. This is why the main task today is not to attempt to halt technological development but to create mechanisms that ensure their safety and alignment with human interests. In the billionaire's view, future intelligent systems should be initially designed with human values in mind and work for the benefit of society. Otherwise, the advantages of a technological leap may be accompanied by serious threats.