According to Sawyer Merritt, Elon Musk's companies, which include major AI-driven enterprises such as Tesla and SpaceX, have created approximately 600,000 jobs across direct employment and supply chains. These companies have paid out around $110 billion in salaries, highlighting the substantial economic impact of AI-powered innovation and automation in manufacturing, transportation, and energy sectors. Additionally, Musk personally paid $11 billion in taxes in 2021, the largest tax bill for an individual in history, demonstrating the fiscal contributions resulting from large-scale AI business operations (source: Sawyer Merritt on Twitter). This underscores the significant business opportunities and market growth potential for organizations investing in large-scale AI deployment and infrastructure.

According to Anthropic (@AnthropicAI), the company has gathered initial ideas and feedback from leading economists and researchers on potential policy responses to the economic effects of powerful AI systems. These insights highlight the importance of proactive regulatory frameworks, workforce retraining programs, and targeted economic safety nets to mitigate potential job displacement and income inequality caused by widespread AI adoption. The focus is on actionable strategies that can help governments and businesses adapt to rapid AI-driven transformations in labor markets and productivity, paving the way for sustainable economic growth while addressing societal challenges (Source: @AnthropicAI, Oct 14, 2025).