It’s not the kind of reassurance people on edge about AI were hoping for. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and the world’s richest man, warned that no job is safe, not even his.
Musk just issued the warning on X (formerly Twitter), the social network he owns, in response to a post praising OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The original message described how a cancer survivor used ChatGPT to challenge doctors’ opinions, advocate for herself, and make better treatment decisions.
“This is bound to ruffle the medical industry and doctors’ feathers,” the user wrote, predicting “a battle incoming” between medicine and AI. The post added: “Doctors can be wrong, and AI can be useful and save lives. This isn’t a value judgment; it’s an observation of an incoming tension.”
For Musk, there’s no longer a debate to be had. AI will replace humans regardless of profession. “AI is already better than most doctors,” he commented. “That’s the honest truth.”
He continued: “And it will become far better. Same for all jobs tbh, including mine.”
AI is already better than most doctors. That’s the honest truth. And it will become far better. Same for all jobs tbh, including mine. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 7, 2025
A Rare Admission in Silicon Valley
Musk is one of the few major tech CEOs to publicly acknowledge that his own role could be automated. While AI’s impact on blue-collar and white-collar jobs has dominated the conversation, few leaders have turned the spotlight on themselves, especially those cutting jobs in the name of AI efficiency.
His admission immediately sparked a wave of reactions on social media. “I can’t even imagine anyone being better than Elon at how to do their job,” one user wrote. “The AI future will be amazing!! Everyone gets access to Elon in real time!!”
“When you are replaced by AI, I will be recruiting you hard for Eden 2.0. You have done so much for humanity. You deserve peace next and so much love,” another user commented.
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