[Musk Refines AI Evolution Timeline: Within 10 Years, the Intelligence Gap Between AI and Humans Will Resemble That Between Chimpanzees and Humans] BlockBeats News, July 26 — Musk reiterated and refined the timeline: within approximately 5 years, AI's overall intelligence may surpass the combined intelligence of humanity; within approximately 10 years, humans may no longer dominate (with the intelligence gap far exceeding that between chimpanzees and humans). He stated that, apart from 'being human' itself, AI can perform almost everything better. Musk believes the most likely outcome of AI development is an 'era of astonishing abundance,' where robots + AI can produce goods and services far beyond human consumption capacity, allowing anyone to own whatever they desire. By around 2036, 'money may no longer matter.' He suggests that governments could directly issue checks to citizens (similar to universal high income), as production surges may lead to deflation rather than inflation; traditional taxation/redistribution logic may become obsolete under the new paradigm. He acknowledges that AI carries an approximately 10–20% risk of human extinction but believes the momentum of development is unstoppable, having reached a 'philosophical conclusion': if it cannot be stopped, then join in and 'enjoy the journey.' [Original Link]