Watch: Elon Musk Tells Parents To Limit Children’s Usage Of Social Media, Gives Stark 'AI Warning'

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, expressed concerns about the impact of advanced artificial intelligence algorithms on children, warning that they can exploit dopamine levels to enhance user engagement. He remarked on X that many social media platforms pose risks to children, as there is intense competition among their algorithms to maximize dopamine release.

Internet Agrees With His Take On Limiting Screen Time For Kids

Users agreed to the post with one commenting that, “Parents need to limit screen time. Kids still need to go outside and play. Read books. It's truly sad how much social media has impacted children's lives.”

A second user commented, “My kids are banned from social media until they are 18. They only have flip phones. If they want to see their friends they can walk to their house like we did in the 80's-90's.”

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Musk Also Believes That AI Will Eventually Eliminate All Jobs

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Elon Musk predicted at a tech event in Paris that artificial intelligence (AI) will eventually render all jobs obsolete. He expressed this viewpoint via webcam, suggesting that in the future, employment may become optional for individuals. "Probably none of us will have a job,” he said.

He further added, "If you want to do a job that's kinda like a hobby, you can do a job.But otherwise, AI and the robots will provide any goods and services that you want."

AI Is Elon Musk’s ‘Biggest Fear’

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Musk reiterated his apprehensions about AI during his keynote, labeling it his "biggest fear." He referenced Ian Banks' "Culture Book Series," depicting a society governed by advanced AI, as the most realistic portrayal of a future with AI.?Musk questioned whether people would feel emotionally fulfilled in a future without jobs.

"The question will really be one of meaning - if the computer and robots can do everything better than you, does your life have meaning?" Musk said.

He further added, "I do think there's perhaps still a role for humans in this - in that we may give AI meaning."

Most experts argue that jobs demanding strong emotional intelligence and human interaction, like those in mental health, creative fields, and education, are unlikely to be replaced.

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