Elon Musk has called for universal high income delivered through federal government cheques as the most effective response to widespread job losses caused by artificial intelligence. In a post on X, the xAI and Tesla chief argued that AI and robotics will generate goods and services in such abundance that any rise in money supply will not trigger inflation. “Universal HIGH INCOME via checks issued by the Federal government is the best way to deal with unemployment caused by AI,” he wrote. The post discussing AI-triggered layoffs by Musk has sparked intense debate online, with supporters viewing it as a forward-thinking solution to technological disruption and critics warning of dependency and loss of purpose. Musk’s comments underline his long-standing belief that abundance from AI will reshape the global economy. Elon Musk Seeks Removal of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, President Greg Brockman Amid Legal Battle.
Elon Musk Posts on X About AI Layoffs, Suggests Universal High Income Checks
Universal HIGH INCOME via checks issued by the Federal government is the best way to deal with unemployment caused by AI.
AI/robotics will produce goods & services far in excess of the increase in the money supply, so there will not be inflation.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 17, 2026
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