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Elon Musk Envisions Battery Future at PG&E Summit

Musk sees battery buffering as key to a sustainable energy future. He also warns about the potential dangers of AI and calls for regular control of its development.

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In this image we can see motor vehicles on the road. In the background we can see electric lights and plants.

Elon Musk Envisions Battery Future at PG&E Summit

Elon Musk, the innovative CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has shared his insights on the future of energy and AI at the PG&E Innovation Summit. Speaking via video from Italy, Musk emphasized the need for battery buffering across various sectors and expressed his excitement about humanity's space-faring future.

Musk envisions a future where battery buffering is essential at power plants, heavy industry, consumer homes, and businesses. He suggests running power plants 24/7 and using stationary battery packs like the Tesla Mega Pack for energy storage. Musk predicts that global electrical output will triple to facilitate this transition to sustainable energy.

Looking ahead, Musk believes that most electricity will be generated from solar and wind sources, with battery storage playing a crucial role. He is optimistic about the potential of AI but warns about the dangers of digital superintelligence. Musk is pursuing his vision of electrifying power and space travel, aiming for comprehensive global energy electrification by 2023 and integrating AI for sustainable abundance by 2025. He emphasizes the need for regular control of AI development to harness its potential safely.

Musk also praised PG&E's productive projects, including big battery installations and the PowerWall backup switch, acknowledging their contribution to the sustainable energy future.

Elon Musk's appearance at the PG&E Innovation Summit underscored his commitment to a sustainable energy future. With his predictions for increased electrical output and the dominance of solar and wind power, Musk's vision for battery buffering and AI control sets the stage for humanity's transition to a space-faring civilization.

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