Elon Musk questions rival robot demos as not real AI
According to Sawyer Merritt on X, Elon Musk said many rival robot demo videos are not real AI, arguing real AI should handle unseen tasks and still work.
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On October 10, 2026, Sawyer Merritt reported on X that Elon Musk, during a new interview, stated that robot demonstration videos from other companies are not real because they do not involve genuine AI.
Musk defined real AI as the capability to handle something it has never seen before and still perform successfully.
Sawyer Merritt
@SawyerMerrittA prominent Tesla and electric vehicle industry commentator, providing frequent updates on production numbers, delivery statistics, and technological developments. The content also covers broader clean energy trends and sustainable transportation solutions with a focus on data-driven analysis.