If AI takes the jobs, why have more children? (asked on X)

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Asked why have children if AI takes the jobs, he said there will be universal high income and childcare, and that he loves humanity and doesn't want us all to die out.

From his 2026-01-29 answer in @elonmusk on X. Summary is ours; see the quotes below.

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𝕏 post · 2026-01-29 · @elonmusk on X · asked by @gtagmemes · open post ·
Asked why have children if AI takes the jobs, he said there will be universal high income and childcare, and that he loves humanity and doesn't want us all to die out.
"There will be universal high income and childcare and I love humanity and don’t want us all to die out"

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