Robots could wipe out human population like spam, says Elon Musk

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ANI Melbourne
Last Updated : Oct 13 2014 | 10:55 AM IST

Elon Musk recently said during an event that he thinks robots could wipe humans like spam".

He also tried to warn that AI (Artificial Intelligence) is developing at a speed so rapid, that humans will eventually be caught out, News.com.au reported.

The 43 year old quoted movies like I, Robot and Terminator, saying they could come true.

Musk has tried to warn the world of artificial intelligence earlier too. In August this year he tweeted saying that AI could potentially be more dangerous than nuclear weapons.

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First Published: Oct 13 2014 | 10:42 AM IST

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