Elon Musk has openly admitted he “resisted AI for too long, living in denial.” In the same breath, he added: “Now it is game on.” With those words, the billionaire technologist marked a turning point in his approach to artificial intelligence.
After years of warning that AI could pose an existential threat to humanity, Musk now appears fully committed to developing it. His company xAI is moving fast, integrating its assistant Grok into X and exploring military and enterprise applications with growing ambition.
This isn’t just a philosophical shift. AI has become central to the infrastructure of Tesla, SpaceX, and every layer of his tech ecosystem. By embracing it now, Musk is signaling that leadership in AI is not optional it’s inevitable.
The timing speaks volumes. As the United States, China, and Europe race for dominance in AI, Musk seems determined to ensure his influence is not just vocal, but structural. No longer warning from the sidelines, he’s stepping into the arena to shape the outcome.
Sources: Bloomberg, Reuters, CNBC, official statements from Elon Musk (xAI, X)
Date of reporting: July 20, 2025
