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8 quotes from Elon Musk

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But I think China’s going to be making pretty compelling chips in three or four years.Elon MuskFeb 5, 2026· Interview
In 36 months, but probably closer to 30 months, the most economically compelling place to put AI will be space.Elon MuskFeb 5, 2026· Interview
Meaning, five years from now, my prediction is we will launch and be operating every year more AI in space than the cumulative total on Earth.Elon MuskFeb 5, 2026· Interview
My guess is that people start getting to the point where they can’t turn the chips on for large clusters towards the end of this year. The chips are going to be piling up and won’t be able to be turned on.Elon MuskFeb 5, 2026· Interview
The limiting factor once you can get to space is chips, but the limiting factor before you can get to space is power.Elon MuskFeb 5, 2026· Interview
The output of chips is growing pretty much exponentially, but the output of electricity is flat.Elon MuskFeb 5, 2026· Interview
Truth has to be absolutely fundamental because you can’t understand the universe if you’re delusional.Elon MuskFeb 5, 2026· Interview
Well, I’d be surprised by the end of this year if digital human emulation has not been solved.Elon MuskFeb 5, 2026· Interview
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